Find Out Here What's Under Construction On or Near Campus
July 18, 2008
Koch Institute
Media Lab and SA+P Extension
NW35 Graduate Residence Hall
Sloan School Expansion
Vassar Streetscape West
Ames Street
Alley behind Building W11
Building 3
Building 5
Building 8
Building 10
Building 13
West Garage
Steinbrenner Field
Lawn between Buildings 6 and 14
Wall beside Chapel
Other local construction
KOCH INSTITUTE/CANCER RESEARCH
BUILDING
Week of July 14
Work that continues from the previous week that may cause noise, dust, or vibration includes: temporary drain lines being installed from Building 68; mass excavation at the building footprint; hauling of soil offsite; and the drilling and grouting
of tiebacks along the east side of sheet pile wall.
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MEDIA LAB and SA+P EXTENSION
Week of July 14
The storm water retention tank will be filled up in order to perform a water test.
Work that continues from the previous week and may cause noise or dust includes: Decking and detail work between the sixth floor and the roof and the placement of the sixth floor concrete slab-on-deck.
Other work that continues from the previous week includes: Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) will continue to be installed on top of the service platform levels in the basement level; Fireproofing will be sprayed at the third and fourth floor levels; Exterior curtain wall clips will be welded to the east and west building elevations; Slab conduit piping, vertical rain water leader piping, and ductwork will be installed in the basement; Backfill operations will continue at the south elevation foundation wall; Steel hanging-point tubes continues to be installed at the ground floor and third floor levels.
Week of July 21
Work that continues from the previous week includes: Installation of Curtain Wall 7 continues at the west elevation and Curtain Wall 5 at the east elevation; Decking and detail work between the seventh floor and the roof; The topping slab (third slab-on-deck) for the sixth floor will be placed and may cause some noise; Fireproofing will be sprayed at the fourth and fifth floor levels; Slab conduit piping, vertical rain water leader piping, and ductwork will be installed; Backfill operations will continue at the south elevation foundation wall; Steel hanging-point tubes continue to be installed at the third and fourth floor levels.
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NW35 GRADUATE RESIDENCE HALL
Week of July 14
Pacific Street
The southbound lane of Pacific Street is closed from Purrington Street to Albany Street while the road is being reconstructed.
On Friday, July 11 the entire section (both lanes) of Pacific Street from Purrington Street to Albany Street will be closed. This closure is required to permit construction of a raised intersection at the corner of Albany and Pacific. On both Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 a major demolition of the intersection, installation of a new sub base, and installation of the base asphalt will take place. On Saturday the work is expected to proceed until 5 PM.
During the reconstruction pedestrian traffic will be maintained along either of the two sidewalks along Pacific Street. The reconstruction of this section of Pacific Street is expected to last about two weeks.
Albany Street
From Friday, July 11 to Friday, July 21 Albany Street will be closed from Erie Street to Pacific Street. Only occupants of adjacent buildings will be able to access this section of Albany Street. Final paving of Albany Street will take place on July 15th (weather permitting).
During this closure a new raised intersection will be constructed at the intersection of Albany Street and Pacific Street. This raised intersection will reduce traffic speed along Albany Street.
Northwest Shuttle stops on Albany Street:
Beginning Monday, July 7 the Northwest Shuttle will pick up and drop off NW30 passengers at 70 Pacific instead of Albany Street.
Passengers who usually get picked up or dropped off at the Edgerton (NW10) stop will now get picked up or dropped off at the corner of Cross Street and Albany Street.
Depending on the progress of the construction the shuttle stop is expected to revert back to its original routing and stop locations on Albany Street by Monday, July 21.
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SLOAN SCHOOL EXPANSION
Week of July 21
Sloan Plaza
The contractor will be working on the Sloan Plaza on Saturday, July 19 from 9 AM to 6 PM in order to remove the concrete roof over the walkway to Building E53. The Hermann Library will be closed on Saturday due to this construction activity: http://libraries.mit.edu/about/hours/index.html.
Demolition of the plaza
continues and may cause some noise, dust, and vibration. On site there will be a Brokk machine to break concrete and a Bobcat skid steer to remove debris. Trucking of debris off site will involve two trucks taking out a total of eight loads per day.
Pedestrians will be directed to use a path
next to and underneath Building E52 to enter and exit the building. Once entering the garage, those wishing to enter Building E52 should turn right. Those seeking to enter the Dewey Library should look for signage directing them to the left.
A new handicap ramp is scheduled to be completed in October 2008. The new stairs are scheduled to be completed around Thanksgiving.
Emergency egress
A new emergency egress from Building E52 leading to Memorial Drive is now located alongside the construction site.
Bike Racks
Several bike racks have been placed near the end of the path between Buildings E52 and E53.
Hermann Garage
The Hermann Garage
is now closed and is scheduled to reopen in October 2008. Trucks making deliveries to Buildings E52 and E53 should use the turn out on Wadsworth Street near Building E52. This area should be used for short-term deliveries only.
Building E53 and E55
Utility work under E53 may cause some noise or vibration to Buildings E53 and E55 as well as cause parking disruptions. This work will require the closure of the E55 fire lane on a daily basis between the hours of 7 AM and 3 PM as structures and piping are excavated and installed.
Abatement operations in an electric manhole adjacent to Building E53 is not expected to have any impact on the area.
The parking area next to Building E55 will be closed from June 2008 to May 2009.
Buildings E60 and E52
The contractor will begin grading and prep work in advance of grade beam and slab construction at the River Court Plaza location. Some minimal vibration may be felt by neighboring occupants in Buildings E60 and E52 when the backfilling related work takes place in this area.
Building E62-Sloan School Expansion
Utilizing a pump truck set up at various locations, the contractor will continue concrete placement for concrete forms, slabs, columns, footings, and walls. This activity is not expected to produce any negative impacts to neighboring occupants.
The process of cutting and removing the level 1 and 2 temporary bracing has begun in the NE/NW corners of the site. This work will continue as needed after slabs have been placed. Upon cutting and removal, bracing sections will be loaded onto trucks and sent offsite. This work is not expected to produce any negative impacts.
The site’s Main Street exit will be used for trucks to transport soil and demolition material to offsite facilities. This should have minimal effect on Boston bound traffic. A police detail will be present as trucks exit onto the roadway.
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VASSAR STREETSCAPE WEST
Week of July 14
There will be a major shift in pedestrian traffic from the south side of Vassar Street (field side) to the north side of Vassar Street (Simmons Hall side) at the east end (Mass. Ave.) and west end (MIT Police Station) of the project.
Sidewalk removal and excavation continues. Reconstruction of new treeways, bikeways, and sidewalk areas continues on the south side of Vassar Street. This work will extend from the Audrey Street to Simmons Hall and from Mass. Ave. to Rockwell Cage. Concrete sidewalk pavers continue to be installed from Mass. Ave. towards Building 59.
Installation of a new chain link fence along Briggs Field continues.
Verizon continues to splice cables within manholes under Vassar Street.
Week of July 21
Sidewalk removal and excavation continues. Reconstruction of new treeways, bikeways, and sidewalk areas continues on the south side of Vassar Street. This work will extend from the Audrey Street to Simmons Hall and from Mass. Ave. to Rockwell Cage. Concrete sidewalk pavers continue to be installed from Mass. Ave. towards Building 59.
Verizon continues to splice cables within manholes under Vassar Street.
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AMES STREET
Excavation to access a leaking steam main under Ames Street
is underway. The work will include jack hammering, asbestos removal, welding and the re-insulation of the new pipe. Traffic should be able to flow down Ames Street to Memorial Drive. Construction is expected to be completed in early July.
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ALLEY BEHIND W11
Utility work
continues in the alley behind Bexley Hall. Fifty percent of the steam trench that houses utilities for W13 and W15 has been exposed. The whole trench is expected to be exposed during the week of July 7. Once the trench is exposed the abatement will begins. The contractors should not create any major noise until after 9 AM.
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BUILDING 3
The stairwell in Building 3, on Floors 3 and 4, will be closed off for two weeks starting Monday, July 14, due to refinishing.
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BUILDING 5
Construction on the roof of Building 5 above Rooms 435 and 415 is underway.
This work entails removing the existing gravel, attaching new insulation, and then placing a final roofing surface. The materials are being lifted and removed by a crane that will be positioned in the Main Lot at the start and end of the project. Construction hours are 7 AM to 3 PM. The schedule is weather dependent, but the work should be completed by the end of July.
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BUILDING 8
Refinishing of the stairwell in Building 8 continues. The stairwell on Floors 3 and 4, will be closed off for refinishing for two weeks starting Monday, July 7. Some noise from the grinding process may be heard at various times.
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Starting Monday, July 7 there will limited access to the fourth floor of Building 10. This space is needed for utility work. Also, the west end of the fourth floor in Building 10 will be closed due to an abatement project. Please use the third floor corridor of Building 10 if you need to pass between Buildings 3 and 4.
Construction related to the renovation of Room 10-250 includes drilling to prepare the room for electrical and tel-data connections. In addition, new chairs will be installed and bolted to the floor. There will be noise associated with this work. The contractor will be moving into the surrounding offices in Building 10 from the basement to the fourth floor to upgrade infrastructure items such as sprinkler and fire alarm systems. In addition, new drains and vent pipes will be installed. The construction is scheduled to be completed by mid-August.
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BUILDING 13
The exterior of Building 13 is being power washed. Windows are being scraped and re-painted. Please be aware that there will be a construction lift in the area to do this work. There will be no major disturbances associated with this job. Work hours will be from 6 AM to 2 PM and the job will be complete towards the end of July (weather permitting).
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WEST GARAGE
The West Garage is closed
for maintenance West Garage occasional parkers may park in the West Annex Lot or any gated parking facility in the North Area. Regular permit holders may park in the 219 Vassar Street Lot (west side of W59), the 252 Albany Street Lot (across from NW35), or any North Area parking facility. Work is expected to be completed in mid-August.
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STEINBRENNER FIELD
Work to renovate the Steinbrenner Field
is underway and is expected to finish by the end of August.
Construction traffic will enter from Mass. Ave. via Amherst Street, and then behind the indoor tennis facility, Building W53, in order to enter Steinbrenner Stadium.
Construction fencing is surrounds and isolates the renovation activity.
Major activities that may cause some noise, dust, or vibration include: the removal of top-soil and approximately 12” of sub grade; installation of gravel base, stone, flat drain system and synthetic turf; and installation of electrical service, light pole bases, and field lighting.
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LAWN BETWEEN BUILDINGS 6 AND 14
Work to abate a main steam tunnel
on the east side of Building 6 is underway. There will be no access problems during this utility work, although a police detail and detour signs will be present if necessary. The abatement is expected to be completed with all negative air containments removed by July 16.
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WALL BESIDE CHAPEL
The demolition
of the existing wall, beside the Chapel and along the alley, is complete. Minimal and sporadic activity may occur during the following two weeks. The erection of the new wall is expected to begin the week of July 21. Some noise may be generated while the wall is being erected. Construction hours are from 7AM - 3 PM.
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Longfellow Bridge
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) crews will be making repairs to the deck of the Longfellow Bridge. At various times, a lane of traffic will be closed to allow for work in each direction.
Storrow Drive Tunnel
Traffic delays are expected from 9 PM on Sunday, July 13 until 5 AM on Friday, July 18 while the DCR begins to make interim repairs to the Storrow Drive Tunnel. During this first week of the work, which will primarily involve installing temporary fencing and noise barriers outside the tunnel, one lane of Storrow Drive eastbound (inbound) will be restricted. The work is not expected to be noisy.
The work is expected to continue through November, and begin again in spring. Changes in times and traffic patterns will be announced. Work will be suspended when it conflicts with a Red Sox home game.
