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Construction Alerts

Week of December 22, 2025

General
Excavation activities will continue this week near Scott Gym and Hatfield Hall, requiring the closure of Neilson Drive at the crosswalk. During winter recess, work will take place in all Quad houses, including select student rooms, common spaces, and bathrooms.
 

Phase 1 - North District
Interior Activities

  • Electrical and piping activities will take place at the Campus School on Monday, December 22, in the lower-level mechanical room. A heating shutdown is planned for Monday, December 29.


Phase 2 – Quadrangle
Interior Activities

  • Commissioning of the mechanical systems will continue in the basement of Emerson House. 
  • Over winter recess, punch list activities will take place in all Quad houses, including select student rooms, common spaces, and bathrooms. Work will begin at 8 a.m., with noisy activities beginning after 9 a.m.


Phase 3 – Central District
Exterior Site Work

  • Excavation for the distribution of piping from Hatfield Hall to Dewey, crossing Neilson Drive, will begin on Monday, December 22. Neilson Drive will be inaccessible to vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the crosswalk. 
  • Excavation activities will continue along the cart path behind Scott Gym through the first week of January. Egress from the back entrance of Ainsworth/Scott Gym will be maintained.
  • Excavation and installation of piping will continue on the athletic fields.


Interior Activities

  • Coring into the foundation of Hatfield Hall and Dewey will occur this week.
  • Mechanical and utility work will take place in the mechanical rooms of Lawrence House.
  • A crane will be placed on Belmont Ave. on Tuesday, December 23, to hoist mechanical equipment at Ford Hall. Belmont Ave. will be closed to traffic for the day. 
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities will continue for the Central District Energy Plant. 

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