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May 15, 2025
Building 7
Work is underway to modernize the elevator in Building 7. The elevator, located in the lobby at the Mass Ave entrance to Building 7, has been removed from service through September for renovation. The scope of work includes installing new equipment, controllers, and a new cab, and updating the enclosure. Anticipated construction hours are 6AM to 3PM, Monday-Friday, with some noisy work occurring during the earlier morning hours.
Signage will be posted directing occupants to use elevators in Buildings 3 & 10 and the lift in Building 1. This project is scheduled through early September.
About this project
This renewal project is part of a broader effort to renew and modernize the elevators and lifts in several different buildings across campus. Modernizing the elevators will replace obsolete equipment, protecting the safety of the MIT community while improving the day-to-day experience of building occupants and visitors.
Questions about this work may be directed Brian Borselli.
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Building 8
Beginning Monday, May 12, completion of the freight elevator decommissioning project in Building 8, overnight work has been scheduled. Anticipated construction hours are 8PM to 4AM each night.
Most of the work will take place in the elevator machine room, and access to the elevator vestibules will be restricted to MIT Facilities and construction personnel during work hours. On the upper floors, crews will travel down the Building 8 corridor to the Building 4 elevator for the loading and unloading of materials. Additionally, access from the MIT.nano courtyard to Building 8 via corridor 8-000CE will be restricted during work hours as equipment is loaded out from the area. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through June.
Questions about this work may be directed to John Richards.
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Building 11
First floor work
On Monday, December 23, construction of the new Undergraduate Advising Hub on the first floor of Building 11 is scheduled to begin. Anticipated work hours are weekdays from 6AM-2PM. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through July.
Community printers previously located in 11-112 are now available in 4-167, and additional printers will be available beginning January 6 in 11-004. For all printer locations, click here.
Questions may be directed to Laura Mancuso.
Second floor work
On Monday, June 2, an office renovation project has been scheduled to begin on the second floor of Building 11, in Room 11-268. Work hours are daily from 6 AM-2PM. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8:30AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday.
While this work is underway, crews will transport materials from the Building 3 loading dock via the Building 3 freight elevator to the second floor of Buildings 3 & 11. Access to the corridors and stairwells will not be impacted. This project is scheduled through August.
Questions about this work may be directed to Brigid McCauley.
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Building 16
On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13-14, a crane is scheduled to be onsite next to Building 16, near Buildings 26 and 32, to access the roof. Anticipated work hours are from 6AM-3PM each day. The work zone will be cordoned off and will not affect access to the surrounding buildings. A police detail will be onsite throughout the duration of the work to direct pedestrians and traffic around the area.
Questions about this work may be directed to Kevin Connolly.
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Building 32
As part of the Institute’s investment in infrastructure renewal, crews are scheduled to renovate the façade of Building 32. This work includes masonry and metal panel renewal, and cleaning and restoring the surfaces of the façade and some roof sections. Construction hours are 7AM – 3PM. During construction, some local noise and vibration are expected. This project is scheduled to continue through January 2026.
Construction is planned to be completed in phases, beginning at the Compton Court Stairs, the Elevator Tower, and the Peter Tower. The project team is working closely with the occupants impacted by this work and has been meeting with key contacts in each area to review the proposed schedule and share the scope of work associated with the project.
Phase 2a: July 2024 through February 2025
Construction activities are underway with the installation of scaffolding and swing staging for Phase 2a at the Compton Court Stairs, the Elevator Tower, and the Peter Tower. The Compton Court Stairs will be inaccessible during this phase. The scope of work includes masonry repairs, stair tread repointing, selective metal façade and roof panel replacement and installation, sealant replacement, and the cleaning of the façade and panels.
Phase 2b: February 2025 through January 2026
Beginning in February of 2025, the areas of work will switch for Phase 2b, which will include the Dreyfoos South Tower, Gates South Tower, Lower Gates East, East Entry, Collier Entry, Lecture Hall 123, and the Amphitheater. During this time, access to the Collier Entry and Amphitheater will be restricted and occupants will be redirected to alternate points of entry throughout the Stata Center.
For this phase, the scope of work will include scaffolding and swing staging installation, masonry repairs, roof installation, roof coping, removal and replacement of deteriorated brick, sealant replacement, and the cleaning of the façade and panels.
See an overview of the project from the info session or the current schedule.
Questions may be directed to Alexander Campbell.
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Building 35
Beginning Monday, May 19, make safe preparations are scheduled for a project on the fourth floor of Building 35; note during finals, work will be limited to activities with reduced noise and impact to the surrounding community.
On Monday, June 2, renovation of Room 35-408 is scheduled to begin. Anticipated work hours are weekdays from 6AM-2PM. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8:30 AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through August.
Questions about this work may be directed to Cherie Alexander.
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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.
Also note Gray Way may close occasionally to accommodate additional deliveries to the site throughout the remainder of construction. Signage will be posted.
Questions may be directed to Kevin M Carr.
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Building E15
On Tuesday, November 12, work is scheduled to begin on the renewal and modernization the passenger elevators in Building E15. The work will include installing new equipment and new cab finishes. Anticipated work hours are 7AM to 3PM, Monday-Friday, with some noisy work scheduled for earlier morning hours. Most of the work will take place in the elevator machine room and elevator shaft. Some minor noise is expected throughout the workday.
The elevators will be renewed one at a time, allowing one to remain operational while the other is out of service. Car #1 is scheduled to be out of service through mid-March. Once completed, Car #2 will be removed from service through the end of July 2025. Signage will be posted.
About this project
This renewal project is part of a broader effort to renew and modernize the elevators and lifts in several different buildings across campus. Modernizing the elevators will replace obsolete equipment, protecting the safety of the MIT community while improving the day-to-day experience of building occupants and visitors.
Questions about this work may be directed to Thanh Nguyen.
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Building E25
On Monday, May 5, a renovation of the Traverso Lab, located on the second floor of Building E25, is scheduled to begin. This project is scheduled through the end of August.
Anticipated work hours are Monday through Friday from 6AM-3PM. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 9AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. These activities will be contained within the rooms. Signage will be posted.
Questions about this work may be directed to Gianna Chisholm.
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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 Health will remain available.
- MIT Health 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 Health 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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Building E38
Construction activities are underway as MITIMCo proceeds with the renovation of a dining area in Building E38. There will be intermittent noiseassociated with drilling into the slab for hanger installation.
Questions may be directed to Sam Aureli.
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Building E40
On Monday, May 19, renovation of the fourth floor of Building E40 is scheduled to begin. Anticipated work hours are weekdays from 6AM-2PM. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8:30 AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through October.
Questions may be directed to Laura Mancuso.
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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.
Vassar Street sidewalk closure
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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Amherst Alley
Please note steam line work is underway along Amherst Alley in front of Building W7. Anticipated hours are Monday through Friday from 7AM-3PM, with most disruptive work occurring after 9AM. Some additional weekend and evening work is expected, and noise from machinery is anticipated. During this time, crews will also work in the manholes located in front Buildings W5, W7, and the FSILG buildings for TDC, PBE & DKE. This work is scheduled through early August, weather and site conditions permitting.
For this work, a portion of the sidewalk has been cordoned off to protect the area. A pedestrian pathway has been maintained adjacent to Building W7. Access for shuttles and vehicles will be maintained throughout. Parking may be limited. Signage will be posted; please be aware and use caution when traversing the area. Note the team will minimize noisy work during final exam week (May 16-21).
Questions about this work may be directed to Seth Kinderman.
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Non-MIT work
DCR TRAFFIC ADVISORY:
Safety Improvements for the BU Bridge Corridor of Memorial Drive in Cambridge
Beginning on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and continuing through Friday, May 16, 2025 (Sunday through Thursday), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close portions of Memorial Drive at the BU Bridge/Reed underpass rotary in the City of Cambridge from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. milling, paving and line striping. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site. The roadway will be rough due to the milling operations, cyclists can use the shared use path or seek alternate routes to avoid the bumpy roadway.
The safety improvement work has included widening the shared use path leading to the BU rotary, improving and reconfiguring wheelchair ramps and median islands at the intersection of Memorial Drive and the BU Bridge, restriping the crosswalks, and implementing a speed limit reduction to 25 mph along the BU Bridge corridor. The final phase of the short-term improvement project will include mill, overlay, and restriping on the Commonwealth Avenue side of the BU Bridge.
For more information on the work including a detours and design plans visit DCR’s webpage for the project.
WHERE:
- Memorial Drive at the BU Bridge/Reed underpass rotary in the City of Cambridge
WHEN:
- 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (with potential night and weekend work)
For questions about this work, please contact Ilyse Wolberg.
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Greater Cambridge Energy Program with impacts on Ames Street, Vassar Street, and Memorial Drive
Construction activities are scheduled to begin as Eversource proceeds with the Greater Cambridge Energy Program (GCEP). This project will break ground in the spring of 2025 with significant impacts to Ames Street, Vassar Street, and Memorial Drive over the next 24-36 months. Information about the project is available at Eversource’s website; community members can also subscribe to receive regular updates about the project directly from Eversource.
Visit the GCEP/MIT project site to view a video summary, created specifically for MIT, that provides information about impacts to the MIT community and what to expect during construction. Members of the Eversource project team will be on campus for Community Q&A sessions at key milestones during the project. Session dates can be found on the site as well.
Below you’ll find an overview and high-level schedule for the major phases of construction. Construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7AM – 6PM, and Saturday from 9AM – 6PM, with some additional weekend and evening work expected. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. See the traffic maps for details.
Ames Street site enabling – traffic pattern shift beginning in April
Beginning April 22, and continuing until mid-May, enabling activities are scheduled along Ames Street. During this time, traffic patterns will shift; Ames Street, from Memorial Drive to Main Street, will become one-way northbound during project work hours. High levels of noise from drilling equipment and a vacuum truck are anticipated.
Pedestrian and cyclist traffic will be maintained. Vehicular access to Ames Street will be maintained northbound from Memorial Drive and Amherst Street. Southbound access will be restricted. Ames Street will be plated over and returned to a two-way pattern after work hours each day. Some metered parking along Ames Street will be unavailable to accommodate the project. Access to Gray Way and the driveway at Walker Memorial (Building 50) will be impacted. Signage will be posted to direct pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and a police officer will be on location. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
Ames Street between Memorial Drive and Amherst Street – beginning June 1
Beginning after Commencement, Ames Street from Memorial Drive to Amherst Street is scheduled to close to vehicular traffic through September. All vehicular access to this segment will be restricted at this time; vehicles will be redirected to use Wadsworth Street to navigate around the closure for access to East Campus. Note that pedestrian and cyclist access will remain available during construction.
High levels of noise from excavation equipment and a vacuum truck are anticipated. Police will be onsite to assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and signage will be posted. No shutdowns are anticipated during this work.
Ames Street from Amherst Street to Main Street – beginning June 1
Beginning after Commencement, Ames Street from Amherst to Main Street is scheduled to narrow to one lane. Traffic through this area will be one-way northbound from Amherst Street to the intersection of Main Street; Ames Street will be plated over and returned to a two-way pattern after work hours each day. Southbound access will be restricted, and vehicles will be redirected to use Wadsworth Street to navigate around the closure for access to East Campus. Note that pedestrian and cyclist access will remain available during construction. This segment of work and traffic pattern alteration are scheduled through early 2027.
High levels of noise from excavation equipment and a vacuum truck are anticipated. To accommodate this work, metered parking along Ames Street will be unavailable. Signage will be posted to direct pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and a police officer will be on location.
Memorial Drive & Vassar Street
Crews are scheduled to begin preparing for construction along Memorial Drive over the summer of 2025 and along Vassar Street in 2026. Details and traffic information will be provided to the community once they are known.
Contact
Questions about this work may be directed to the Eversource project team at 833-836-0302 or ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com. Community members can also subscribe to receive regular updates about the project directly from Eversource.
Learn about the Greater Cambridge Energy Program
To learn more about the project, visit Eversource’s website.
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