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September 23, 2023
Building 5
In order to create a new lab and to install a new air handling unit, two projects are scheduled to begin next week in the basement and on the fourth floor and roof of Building 5. Standard project hours are 6AM-3PM, Monday through Friday. Some noise is anticipated during construction, with high levels of noise and vibration concluding by 8:30AM daily. This project is scheduled through the end of October.
Material transport and laydown area
Beginning June 5 and continuing through the end of October, several parking spaces in the Main Parking Lot between Buildings 3 & 5 will be used for material laydown and a dumpster. During work hours, crews may be carrying materials to and from the Building 7 loading dock. No hallway closures within Building 5 are anticipated, though the hallway may be narrowed to complete work in the adjacent corridor.
Crane work
A crane is scheduled to be onsite in the Main Parking Lot between Building 3 and 5 on Sunday, September 23, weather permitting. Anticipated hours are 6AM-3PM. Noise from hammer drilling on the roof and some noise from the crane engine are anticipated during work hours. The area will be cordoned off, and construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the site through the Building 9 underpass. The Main Lot between Buildings 3 and 5 will remain open during this operation, though several parking spaces will be occupied. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Police will be onsite to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Questions may be directed to Laura Mancuso.
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Building 32
Work is underway to repair the masonry façade of the Star element of Building 32. Anticipated work hours are weekdays from 7AM-6PM, with some weekend and evening work expected. Some minor noise is anticipated. The work areas will be cordoned off. Access to the building will be maintained.
See an overview of the project from the info session here.
Questions may be directed to Joanne Kuo.
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Building 42
Construction of the medium temperature hot water (MTHW) structure addition to Building 42 is underway. Anticipated construction hours are 7AM – 3PM, Monday through Friday with some weekend and evening work expected.
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Vassar Street. Cranes, lifts, and saw cutting equipment will be used to perform the demolition operations and materials will be hauled offsite. Noise and some vibration are anticipated during this work, but will not be extensive.
Questions may be directed to John Richards.
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Building 45
Construction activities are underway as MIT proceeds with the College of Computing on the site of Building 44. As part of its mission to enhance the student experience, the project will establish a home for the new College of Computing.
Below you’ll find an overview and high-level schedule for the major phases of construction. Anticipated construction hours are 7AM – 3PM, Monday-Friday with some weekend and evening work expected. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Construction activities
Construction of the College of Computing building is underway. Cranes, construction vehicles, and large trucks will be used to assemble the structure and deliver materials. Noise and some vibration are anticipated during this phase. More information about schedules and dates will be shared as the project progresses. This project is scheduled through the fall of 2023.
- Two-way traffic will be maintained on Vassar Street, though east/west traffic may be intermittently stopped. Construction vehicles will travel through the area.
- The project team will coordinate with other projects along Vassar Street to maintain access around the site.
Railroad crossing path closure through September
The railroad crossing pedestrian path behind the Albany Garage, which leads from Albany Street to Vassar Street, is scheduled to close temporarily to accommodate construction. This closure is anticipated to continue through September, weather permitting.
This work will impede pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Please use alternate paths along Albany Street to Main Street around Building 46 to Vassar Street. Signage will be posted on both sides of the track to redirect pedestrians and cyclists to alternate routes. Noise and vibration are anticipated during this work.
See the latest two-week look ahead.
Questions may be directed to Travis Wanat.
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Building 46
Energy conservation measures are scheduled to be implemented as part of a full building energy efficiency project in Building 46. The construction phase of the project is underway and will proceed through 2023. This work is scheduled to take place daily from 6AM to 3PM.
During this process, crews will access each space to perform the necessary upgrades, potentially including adjusting airflow, installing additional occupancy sensors, relocating or installing diffusers, and upgrading fume hoods. The team is working closely with the departments and room occupants to coordinate the activity as needed. This work will impact every room within these buildings.
See an overview of the project from the townhall here.
Questions may be directed to Jessica Parks.
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Building 54
As part of the Institute’s investment in infrastructure renewal, work is underway to renew Building 54. This work includes replacing the roof system, and restoring the façade and building systems. During this construction, noise and vibration are expected.
The area under Building 54 and to the north and south has been fenced off to define the construction area. During this time, access to the lobbies of Building 54 will be relocated to the southern side of the building through temporary passageways. This relocation is scheduled through the end of the project’s anticipated completion in fall 2023.
Anticipated work hours are from 7AM to 3:30PM daily. The construction vehicles and crane will be entering and exiting the site through the courtyard via Ames Street through the driveway behind Building 50. A police detail will be onsite to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
See an overview of the project from the 2019 townhall here.
View the latest townhall presentation here.
See the latest two-week look ahead and egress plan.
Questions may be directed to Megan Kefalis.
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Building 55
Construction activities are currently underway as MIT proceeds with a new pavilion addition to Building 54, Building 55. Below you’ll find an overview and high-level schedule for the major phases of construction. Construction hours are 7AM–6PM, Monday through Friday, with some weekend and evening work expected. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Project phases (note these dates are estimates and are subject to change)
- Project mobilization in March included extending fencing along the site perimeter and utility work. Foundation excavation activities are underway. Traffic will increase in the area during this time.
- April – May Foundations: Beginning April 1, sheet piles will be driven into place on the site. This is noisy work. Pile driving activities will be delayed to a 9:00 AM start time to mitigate the impact on residents abutting the site. The team is working with Housing and Residential Life Services to arrange additional mitigation strategies.
- May 2022 – August 2024 Construction and exteriors: Steel structure will be erected along with envelope, interiors, utilities, and landscape.
Entrance and exit relocation
The area under Building 54 and to the north and south has been fenced off to define the construction area. During this time, access to the lobbies of Building 54 will be relocated to the southern side of the building through temporary passageways. This relocation is scheduled through the end of the project’s anticipated completion in fall 2023.
Project overview
Building 55 will provide new meeting places, classrooms, and study areas, and will create a high-profile space to showcase climate and environmental research at MIT. The project brings the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program, and the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative (ESI) all under one roof, affording greater opportunities for interaction and the cross-pollination of ideas.
Contacts
Questions may be directed to Megan Kefalis.
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Buildings 62 & 64
Construction activities are underway as MIT proceeds with the renovation of East Campus, Buildings 62 & 64, with activities continuing through Summer 2025. Construction hours are 7 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with some weekend and evening work expected.
Project phases
- Project mobilization in June will include extending fencing along the site perimeter of McDermott Court.
- Beginning the week of July 5, the building site as well as the sidewalk and parking spaces along Ames Street next to Building 64 will be fenced off.
- Demolition activities are scheduled to begin during this time, and traffic will increase in the area.
- Pedestrians will be directed to bypass the construction area and use the eastern sidewalk of Ames Street.
- August 2023 – August 2025: The perimeter fence will extend north of the site near Building 66, where it will remain until the end of the project. Construction work will begin in full.
Ames Street closure at Building 64 for utilities work – September 18 through end of October
Beginning Monday, September 18, a portion of Ames Street and the cycletrack between Buildings 64, E14 & E15 is scheduled to close weekdays from 7AM-6PM and occasional Saturdays through the end of October to accommodate utilities work in the area. The northern portion of Ames Street near Buildings 66 & 68 will remain accessible to local traffic only, such as deliveries to Hockfield or Eastman Courts as needed. Gray Way will remain accessible from Ames Street south of the closure. Note that E14 & E15 loading dock access will shift as the project progresses.
Vehicles and cyclists will be detoured around the area. The eastern sidewalk adjacent to Buildings E14 & E15 will remain open and accessible for pedestrians at all times. Cyclists will be asked to walk their bicycles along the sidewalk or to follow an alternative route around the area. Vehicles will be diverted to Wadsworth Street or Memorial Drive to access Amherst and Main Streets in east campus. Due to the complex pathways around Kendall Square, please review the map for details about alternate routes to east campus and MIT Medical from various points.
Signage will be posted to direct pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and a police officer will be on location. The target completion date for this work is October 30, with additional restoration work scheduled for the spring.
Questions may be directed to Kevin M Carr.
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Building E19
As part of the Institute’s investment in infrastructure renewal, façade and window repair work is scheduled for Building E19. Weekday work hours are 7AM – 3:30PM, with some weekend work expected. Construction activities are targeted to begin in July and continue through January 2024.
Façade renewal and window replacement: July 2023 - January 2024
Overhead protection has been established on the Ames Street, Main Street, and Ford Parking Lot sides of Building E19. Swing staging will be installed from the roof, and crews will perform localized repairs of the façade and selected window replacement. The sidewalk and all entrances will be protected from the work above and will remain accessible throughout construction. Some noise and vibration from façade cutting, hammer drilling, and chipping work are anticipated.
Main stairwell closure
Crews are scheduled to repair and replace the glass block windows of the stairwell adjacent to the Main Street entrance of Building E19. Beginning Monday, September 18, the stairwell will close to accommodate this work. This closure is scheduled through the end of October.
The stairwell will be inaccessible except as emergency egress. Signage will be posted directing occupants to alternative stairwells. The elevators at the Main Street entrance are scheduled to remain accessible and operational throughout this work. Access to the building will not be affected.
Questions may be directed to Alexander Campbell.
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Buildings E23 & E25 facade
As part of the Institute’s investment in infrastructure renewal, crews are scheduled to renew the façades of Buildings E23 & E25. This work includes repairing, replacing, restoring, and repointing the brick and surfaces of the façades. Anticipated construction hours are 7AM – 3PM. During this construction, noise and vibration are expected from façade cutting and chipping work.
Scaffolding has been erected along the work areas. This staging will serve as a platform for work crews during construction. The team will repair cracked and damaged brick, repoint mortar, and will repair window lintels as needed. This operation will incur noise.
Questions may be directed to Thanh Nguyen.
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Building E51
Sidewalk utilities work
From Tuesday through Friday, September 19-22, utilities activities are scheduled in a manhole on the southern sidewalk of Amherst Street next to the E51 parking lot. Some noise is expected. Regular construction hours are 7AM – 3PM each day, with noisy work occurring after 8AM.
During work hours, a portion of the sidewalk may close to accommodate this work area. Pedestrians may be directed to cross Amherst Street and use the northern sidewalk in front of Building E40. Traffic will remain two-way along Amherst Street. The E51 parking lot will remain accessible throughout construction. Signage will be posted. Please use caution when traversing the area.
Questions may be directed to Seth Kinderman.
Elevator work
The central elevator in Building E51 undergoing renewal. Work will include installing new equipment and a new cab. Anticipated construction hours are 7AM to 3PM, Monday-Friday, with some noisy work scheduled during the earlier morning hours.
Signage will be posted directing occupants to the elevator near the front entrance. Most of the work will take place in the elevator machine room, elevator shaft and vestibules. The elevator vestibules will be cordoned off on each floor; no impact to the corridor is anticipated. Materials will be delivered to and stored in the E51 parking lot. This project is scheduled through November.
Questions may be directed to Thanh Nguyen.
Wadsworth Crane
As part of the elevator project in Building E51, a crane is scheduled to be onsite Sunday, September 24, weather permitting. Anticipated hours for this work are 7AM-3PM.
During this time, Wadsworth Street will be closed to vehicular access from Memorial Drive to Amherst Street. Vehicles will be diverted to Ames Street to access Amherst and Main Streets in east campus. Police will be onsite throughout this operation, and the southern portion of Wadsworth Street will remain open to pedestrians. Signage to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be posted.
Questions may be directed to Thanh Nguyen.
Third floor work
Room E51-355 is undergoing renovation as part of a project in Buildings E51, E52 & E53. Anticipated hours are 6AM-3PM daily. Construction is scheduled through December 2023.
Questions may be directed to Julie Azzinaro.
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Building E52
Basement work
Several spaces located in the basement of Building E52 are scheduled to be renovated to create the new Sloan Student Study and Interview Space. Beginning Thursday, August 17, crews will be onsite to commence demolition of rooms E52-084, E52-088, and E52-090. Anticipated work hours are Monday through Friday from 6AM – 2:30PM, with noisy work concluding by 8AM daily. This project is expected to continue through December.
Questions may be directed to Cherie Alexander.
Fourth floor work
Renovation is underway in Rooms E52-472, E52-474, and E53-301. During the duration of this project, the stairway connecting the fourth floor of E52 to the third floor of E53 will be closed. Signage has been posted informing the occupants of the closure and alternate routes. Construction is scheduled through December 2023.
Questions may be directed to Julie Azzinaro.
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East Campus: Kendall Square Initiative
For the most up-to-date information about the Kendall Square Initiative, visit the courbanize project profile. Click the “Follow” button to sign up for an account and receive notifications about the project. Learn more about the Kendall Square Initiative.
Construction in Kendall Square kicked off in September 2016. Construction hours are scheduled for 7AM – 6PM weekdays, and Saturday from 9AM – 6PM.
Questions about the construction phase of this work may be directed to Holly Sutherland.
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Patient parking for MIT Medical will remain available.
- MIT Medical will validate parking for patients. (Cars exiting the lot without validation will incur a non-refundable $60 fine.)
- Cars that are in the lot for more than two hours are subject to towing. If patients have appointments that exceed two hours, MIT Medical will contact the Parking Office on their behalf.
General Construction Updates
- Police details will be utilized throughout the project area to assist with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- Large equipment will be removed and brought to site on and on-going basis. This activity may occur after hours but no disruptions are expected.
- General construction activities will continue on Saturdays. Work will occur within the City of Cambridge allowable work hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
See the map for more details.
Questions about the construction phase of this work may be directed to Holly Sutherland.
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East Campus, Medium Temperature Hot Water
A project to install Medium Temperature Hot Water to the East Campus is underway. Updates about the project as it progresses through the area can be found below.
Utilities construction activities are underway. Regular construction hours are 7AM – 3PM, Monday-Friday.
Sidewalk utilities work
From Tuesday through Friday, September 19-22, utilities activities are scheduled in a manhole on the southern sidewalk of Amherst Street next to the E51 parking lot. Some noise is expected. Regular construction hours are 7AM – 3PM each day, with noisy work occurring after 8AM.
During work hours, a portion of the sidewalk may close to accommodate this work area. Pedestrians may be directed to cross Amherst Street and use the northern sidewalk in front of Building E40. Traffic will remain two-way along Amherst Street. The E51 parking lot will remain accessible throughout construction. Signage will be posted. Please use caution when traversing the area.
Questions may be directed to Seth Kinderman.
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Building W18: Music Building
Construction activities are underway as MIT proceeds with a new Music Building behind Building W16. As part of MIT’s mission to enhance the student experience, the project will provide highly advanced performance, rehearsal, and music teaching spaces as well as music technology resources such as a makerspace, research lab, and production labs.
Construction hours are 7 AM – 6 PM, Monday through Friday, with some weekend and evening work expected. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Learn about the new Music Building
To learn more about the project, visit the Capital Projects site.
Contact
Questions about this work may be directed to Sarah Yazici.
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Building W41
Construction activities are underway as MIT proceeds with the redevelopment of the Metropolitan (Met) Warehouse, Building W41. The adaptive reuse of the Met Warehouse will provide a new home for the School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P), including classrooms, design studios, research spaces, faculty offices, and areas for meetings and collaborative activities. Additionally, the space will house the new MIT Morningside Academy for Design and create a location for the largest community-wide makerspace on campus managed by Project Manus. The anticipated target completion date for this project is summer 2025.
Below you’ll find an overview and high-level schedule for the major phases of construction. Standard hours are 7 AM – 6 PM, Monday-Friday, with some weekend and evening work expected. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Mass Ave sidewalk closure 2023
In order to complete construction work for the Met Warehouse project, the southbound sidewalk in front of Building W41 adjacent to Mass Ave is closed to pedestrians.
During this time, pedestrians will be directed to cross the street at the corner of Vassar Street and again at the corner of Albany Street. Vehicular and cyclist traffic will not be impacted. A police detail will be onsite to direct people around the area.
For the duration of the project, the sidewalk and cycle track adjacent to the building along Vassar Street will close to pedestrians and cyclists for the duration of the project. The westbound cycle track will be detoured to create a shared lane on Vassar Street (the eastbound lane will be unaffected). Pedestrians will be directed to the south side of Vassar Street via existing crossings at the New Vassar Residence Hall and at Mass Ave.
Learn about the Metropolitan Warehouse
To learn more, visit the Capital Projects site.
Contact
Questions about this project may be directed to metwh-reno-info@mit.edu.
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Buildings W87 & W88: West Campus Graduate Residence
Construction activities are underway as MIT proceeds with the creation of a new graduate residence in West Campus at the site of the West Lot and the Police Station (Building W89).
A Graduate Residence on West Campus
As part of MIT’s mission to advance its commitment to expanding graduate housing, the West Campus Graduate Residence on Vassar Street will add approximately 675 new beds to MIT’s housing stock and will enrich connections with the surrounding neighborhood. Construction is expected to proceed through the end of the summer of 2024.
Construction is underway
Normal construction hours are 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday with some weekend and evening work expected.
Project phases (note these dates are estimates and are subject to change)
- January – April 2022 Site enabling and Demolition: In preparation for demolition and foundation activities, the West Lot is scheduled to close permanently on Saturday, January 15. An email has been sent to all Riverside area parking account holders advising that all vehicles in the West Lot must be moved to another lot by 7:00 PM on Friday, January 14. Parkers may relocate their vehicles to the Westgate Lot across Vassar Street or to any lot within the Riverside area.
- As part of the project, the MIT Police office, currently in Building W89, has been relocated to newly renovated space in W91.
- March – September 2022 Foundations: Piles will be spliced and driven into place on the site. This is noisy work. The team is working with Housing and Residential Life Services to arrange mitigation strategies. This activity will include Saturday work throughout the summer.
- August 2022 – August 2024 Construction and exteriors: Steel structure will be erected along with envelope, interiors, utilities, and landscape. Updates will be sent as the project progresses.
Safety measures throughout construction will include:
- Parallel street parking along certain portions of Vassar Street will be blocked off.
- The westbound cycle track will be detoured to create a shared lane on Vassar Street (the eastbound lane will be unaffected).
- The two Vassar Street crosswalks and the sidewalk in front of the site will be closed, and pedestrians will be directed to the south side of Vassar Street via existing crossings at Simmons Hall and at Amesbury Street.
- The MBTA track pedestrian crossing at Fort Washington Park will be closed to the public during construction, and all circulation will be detoured to the Pacific Street Crossing between Buildings W46 and W59.
- The Cambridge Public School bus stop currently located in front of W89 will be relocated. Details will be sent when the location is finalized.
- Note that the tower crane will move with the wind when not in use; this is normal for cranes like this.
Closure of the railroad crossing
The pedestrian railroad crossing at Fort Washington Park is closed to the public for the duration of construction, and all circulation will be detoured to the Pacific Street Crossing between Buildings W46 and W59.
The traffic pattern in front of the site along Vassar Street has been altered to allow for westbound cyclists to join traffic, and pedestrians have been rerouted to the southern sidewalk of Vassar Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout construction. Noise and vibration are anticipated during construction hours. Saturday work is scheduled throughout the summer. Pile driving activities are scheduled to run from March 2022 to September 2022.
Vassar Street closure: September 23-24
See details for the upcoming closure of Vassar Street.
See the latest two-week look ahead.
Questions may be directed to west-campus-grad-info@mit.edu.
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Ames Street utility work
Beginning Monday, September 18, a portion of Ames Street and the cycletrack between Buildings 64, E14 & E15 is scheduled to close weekdays from 7AM-6PM and occasional Saturdays through the end of October to accommodate utilities work in the area. The northern portion of Ames Street near Buildings 66 & 68 will remain accessible to local traffic only, such as deliveries to Hockfield or Eastman Courts as needed. Gray Way will remain accessible from Ames Street south of the closure. Note that E14 & E15 loading dock access will shift as the project progresses.
Vehicles and cyclists will be detoured around the area. The eastern sidewalk adjacent to Buildings E14 & E15 will remain open and accessible for pedestrians at all times. Cyclists will be asked to walk their bicycles along the sidewalk or to follow an alternative route around the area. Vehicles will be diverted to Wadsworth Street or Memorial Drive to access Amherst and Main Streets in east campus. Due to the complex pathways around Kendall Square, please review the map for details about alternate routes to east campus and MIT Medical from various points.
Signage will be posted to direct pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and a police officer will be on location. The target completion date for this work is October 30, with additional restoration work scheduled for the spring.
Questions may be directed to Kevin M Carr.
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Hockfield Court
Beginning Friday, September 8, the large red sculpture located in Hockfield Court is scheduled to be repainted. Anticipated hours are weekdays from 7AM to 3PM. Some minor noise and odor from paint are anticipated during this work. This project is scheduled through the end of September, weather permitting.
The area will be fenced in, and a portion of the pathway will be obstructed. Pedestrians will be directed to use alternate paths around the site. Signage will be posted.
Questions may be directed to Sarah Oh, List Visual Arts Center.
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Steinbrenner Stadium utility work
Beginning Wednesday, July 5, underground utility work behind the Steinbrenner Stadium bleachers and the adjacent area is scheduled to begin. Anticipated hours are Monday through Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM, with disruptive work beginning after 8AM. During this time, the utility path behind the bleachers will be inaccessible. Noise from excavation equipment and vehicles is expected throughout this work. This project is scheduled through September.
During work hours, the Vassar Street eastbound lane is scheduled to be altered, and the cycletrack and sidewalk are scheduled to be closed; two-way traffic will be maintained, though the lanes will shift during work hours to accommodate construction. Cyclists and eastbound traffic will be directed to share the adjusted eastbound lane. Pedestrians will be directed to cross to the northern sidewalk at the crosswalks. Several metered parking spaces in the immediate area will be unavailable during this operation. A police detail will be onsite to direct traffic around the site, and signage will be posted. Please be aware and use caution when traversing the area.
Questions may be directed to Cori McKee-Dalis.
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Vassar Street closure
From 5AM on Saturday, September 23, through 8PM on Sunday, September 24, Vassar Street is scheduled to close continuously to vehicular traffic from Amesbury Street to Simmons Hall, Building W79, weather permitting. The eastern tower crane is scheduled to be dismantled and removed from the West Campus Graduate Residence site during this time period. Heavy truck traffic is anticipated throughout the weekend. Some noise from the trucks and loading activities is expected at all times during this activity.
During this time, vehicular and cyclist access to and across West Campus will be altered.
- Access to Vassar Street east of the work site, including access for the Vassar Street residences and DAPER, will be open to local traffic only from Mass Ave through Simmons Hall, Building W79. No access will be allowed past Simmons Hall heading west down Vassar Street.
- Local access to the west of the site along Vassar Street will be maintained from Amesbury Street. Note that Vassar Street will be one-way from Amesbury Street to Memorial Drive.
- Access to the Westgate Lot and Amherst Alley will be maintained from Mass Ave at Amherst Street and Memorial Drive at Fowler Street.
- Local access to Audrey Street will be maintained from Memorial Drive.
The southern sidewalk will remain open to accommodate pedestrians in the area, though pedestrian traffic may be intermittently stopped near the site for safety. Cyclists will be asked to walk their bicycles along the sidewalk or to follow an alternative route around the area. The BlueBikes location adjacent to Building W85DE will remain accessible throughout this operation.
Shuttles and buses will be detoured around the area as needed. Police will be onsite to help direct vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic. Vassar Street is scheduled to reopen late Sunday night. See the map for more information.
Questions about this work may be sent to west-campus-grad-info@mit.edus.
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Non-MIT work
Albany Street closure
Traffic patterns have shifted at the site of the new Ragon Institute project. Albany Street is inaccessible to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Portland and Albany Streets to the entrance of the Albany Street Garage. This closure is scheduled continuously through the end of construction in 2023.
This proposed closure will occur from the intersection of Albany and Portland Streets to the entrance of the MIT Albany Street Garage (Building N4). Traffic will remain two-way from Main Street to the entrance of the Albany Street Garage (Building N4). The sidewalks along the site on Portland Street and Main Street will be removed during this time. The pedestrian path, located between the Albany Street Garage and the CUP construction site, will not be affected by this project. Signs will be posted to direct pedestrians around the area.
See the map for more information.
Questions about this work may be directed to Steve Allen.
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Eversource gas
Beginning Thursday, September 21, Eversource crews are scheduled to complete work on the Memorial Drive sidewalk located at the southwest corner of Building W71. Intermittent noise and odor are expected. Work is scheduled for weekdays through Thursday, September 28, weather permitting. Anticipated hours are 8:30 AM – 4 PM each day. The sidewalk will be closed during work hours, and pedestrians will be detoured around the area. Utilities services will be maintained throughout this work.
Questions about this work may be directed to Cori McKee-Dalis.
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Vassar, Mass Ave, and Albany Overnight work
Crews from a non-MIT communications utilities service will be performing some underground manhole conduit installation on Vassar Street (from Memorial Drive to Mass Ave), Massachusetts Ave (From Albany St to Vassar St), and Albany Street (from Mass Ave to Pacific Street). The work is scheduled to begin on September 18, 2023, and continue throughout the week until Saturday morning. Work is scheduled to take place overnight from 7PM-4AM each night. Access to Albany Street, Mass Ave & Vassar Street will remain open to local traffic. There will be no disruption to electric service. Some noise is anticipated.
Questions about this work may be directed to Jason Watson, Phoenix Communications Project Manager.
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