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July 23, 2026
Building 6
An office suite renovation project is underway in Rooms 6-331, 6-333, and 6-335 on the third floor of Building 6. Anticipated work hours are 6AM-2PM from Monday through Friday. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8:30AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. Extensive loud workdays will be announced ahead of schedule as needed. These activities will be contained within the rooms. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through the end of July.
Questions about this work may be directed to Julie Azzinaro.
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Building 8
Lab renovation work on the fourth floor of Building 8 is underway in room 8-410. Construction hours are 6AM – 2PM. Major disruption and noisy work are scheduled before 8AM, with some occasional light noise expected for the duration of the workday. This project is scheduled through the end of September.
Questions about this work may be directed to Aidan Place.
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Building 16
Beginning Monday, July 20, and continuing through August 7, a crane is scheduled to be onsite between Buildings 16, 26, and 57, to access the roof of Building 16, weather permitting. Anticipated work hours are weekdays from 7AM-6PM, and Saturdays from 9AM-6PM. Minimal noise is anticipated.
The work zones, including the entrances to Building 16 from Eastman Court and from the Nano courtyard between Buildings 8 & 12, will be inaccessible during these times and will be cordoned off. The area around the crane work zone and under the Building 26 underpass will remain accessible. Signage will be posted. Please be aware and use caution when traversing this area.
Questions about this work may be directed to Brian Borselli.
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Building 48
A classroom renovation project is underway on the third floor of Building 48, in Rooms 48-308 & 48-316. Work hours are daily from 6AM-3PM, with some weekend and evening work expected. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8:30AM, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through the end of August.
Note that a dumpster is scheduled to be placed outside the loading dock at the rear of the building near Building 46 on Monday and Tuesday, June 1-2. Crews will be transporting materials through the loading dock via the elevator. Work hours are from 6AM-2PM each day.
Questions about this work may be directed to Jacob Knowles.
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Building E25
An office suite renovation project is underway on the fifth floor of Building E25 in rooms E25-505 & E25-510. 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. This project is scheduled through September.
Questions about this work may be directed to Jacob Knowles.
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Building W4
On Wednesday, July 15, work is scheduled to commence to renovate McCormick Hall, Building W4. This project will begin with the installation of a fence around the building, occupying the sidewalk and street parking spaces adjacent to the building along Amherst and Danforth Streets. Work hours are from 7AM-3:30PM weekdays, with occasional weekend and evening work anticipated. McCormick Hall is expected to reopen for occupancy in August 2028.
Traffic will increase in the area as construction vehicles enter and exit the site from Amherst Street and Danforth Street throughout the day. Amherst and Danforth Streets will remain open to vehicular and cyclist traffic. Pedestrians will be redirected around the site, and police will be present to direct traffic. Signage will be posted.
McCormick Hall’s renovation will consist of some interior demolition and exterior excavation activity. High levels of noise and vibration are anticipated throughout this process. The results will include ADA compliant upgrades, new windows on residential floors, façade repairs, new mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, and modernization of the elevators. The building will remain unoccupied throughout construction.
Learn more about the project on our Capital Projects site.
Questions about this work may be directed to Alan Molin.
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Building W34
Security gate installation
Beginning Thursday, June 4, work is scheduled to install security gates at the entrance to the alley between Johnson Athletic Center (Building W34) and Steinbrenner Stadium. Anticipated construction hours are 6AM to 3PM, Monday-Friday. Some noise from excavation is expected. The work area will be cordoned off, and the driveway will remain accessible for vehicles and pedestrians throughout construction.
Questions may be directed to Brian Borselli.
Track flooring replacement
Work is scheduled to replace the flooring on the indoor track at the w34-201 Johnson Athletic Center, second floor. Beginning June 8, the space will be closed while construction begins by preparing the space for the new flooring material. Anticipated work hours are 7AM–3PM from Monday through Saturday. Activities are expected to conclude by October 2026.
The project will include equipment removal and preparation of existing surfaces, followed by the installation of a new flooring system. Construction activities will generate some noise, though any disruptive noise will occur after 8AM. The JAC indoor track will be cordoned off with updated signage, and inaccessible through the end of construction.
Questions may be directed to Ericka Pasersky.
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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. The anticipated target completion date for this project is 2026.
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 lane shift
In order to accommodate final site restoration work for the Met Warehouse project, traffic on Vassar Street in front of Building W41 is scheduled to shift. Anticipated hours are Monday-Friday from 7AM – 5PM, with occasional weekend work from 9AM – 5PM. Traffic patterns will be occasionally altered through June 2026.
Vassar Street is scheduled to remain open, but depending on the work scheduled each day, two-way traffic may be intermittently stopped. Cyclists and vehicular traffic will continue to share the westbound lane. A police detail will be onsite to direct traffic around the area. Please use caution when traveling in the area. The southern sidewalk will remain open and accessible for pedestrians and eastbound cyclists.
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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Building W79
On Monday, June 1, utility work is scheduled to begin in the loading dock area between Buildings W79 and W87. Anticipated work hours are 7AM–3PM from Monday through Friday. Activities are expected to conclude in summer 2026.
The work area will be fenced off. The sidewalk in the area may be narrowed to accomodate construction. An increase in truck traffic is anticipated. Please be aware and use caution when traversing the area.
Questions about this work may be directed to Seth Kinderman.
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Athletic Fields
Turf replacement
Work is scheduled to replace the turf on the baseball and softball fields in west campus. In mid-November, crews will begin construction by removing the turf across both fields for replacement. Anticipated work hours are 7AM–3PM from Monday through Friday. Activities are expected to conclude in summer 2026.
The project will include the installation of underground drainage, new fencing, and artificial turf at the baseball and softball fields. Construction activities will generate some noise, though any major disruptive noise will occur after 8AM. The baseball and softball fields will be cordoned off and inaccessible through the end of construction. An increase in truck traffic is anticipated along Amherst Street and Alley. Please be aware and use caution when traversing these areas.
Questions about this work may be directed to Ericka Pasersky.
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Memorial Drive
On Monday, June 8, crews are scheduled to begin installing blue emergency telephones in several locations along Memorial Drive across campus and on Ames Street. Anticipated construction hours are 7AM to 3PM, Monday-Friday. Minor noise from vehicles and hand digging is expected. The work areas will be cordoned off, and adjacent sidewalks will remain accessible. Existing emergency phones will remain in service during this work. This project is scheduled through mid-August.
Questions about this work may be directed to Shaun Palma.
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Non-MIT work
Greater Cambridge Energy Program with impacts on Ames Street, Vassar Street, and Memorial Drive
Construction activities are underway as Eversource proceeds with the Greater Cambridge Energy Program (GCEP). This project will have significant impacts on Ames Street, Vassar Street, and Memorial Drive through 2028. 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, which 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 current traffic map for details.
Ames Street lane shift and 24/7 one-way
Traffic patterns have shifted on Ames Street north of Amherst Street as Eversource continues trenching and utilities activities adjacent to Buildings 68 and E19. As part of this shift, traffic through this area will remain one-way northbound from Amherst Street to the intersection of Main Street 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the coming months. Southbound access will be restricted, and vehicles will be redirected to use Wadsworth Street to navigate around the closure for access to East Campus. Loud noise from this activity is anticipated throughout the construction workday.
Walkways along Buildings E17, E18 & E19 will be maintained, but the sidewalk will be narrowed. The cycle lanes will shift to the west side of the street adjacent to Buildings 66 & 68. Accessible ramps will be provided where curb cuts are unavailable. Clear signage will be posted to indicate these shifts and the currently accessible routes, and a police officer will be on location to direct pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular traffic.
Memorial Drive overnight work
Eversource Electric will be performing overnight underground utility installation work on Memorial Drive, between Audrey Street and Ames Street. Nightly working hours are 7PM-5AM. During this time, Eversource will be trenching the roadway and installing an electric transmission line as part of the Greater Cambridge Energy Program. Noise is anticipated.
During overnight working hours, traffic lanes will be altered on Memorial Drive; two-way traffic will be maintained. Active project areas will be plated over after work hours. Please use caution when traversing the area. There will be no disruption to electric service.
Shuttle stop removals in East Campus
Two stops (the MIT Health/Media Lab and the Gray Way stops) have been removed from the Tech, SafeRide, and Grocery shuttles in East Campus. Passengers are advised to board at the Kendall Square stop or the Wadsworth Street stop to access these shuttle routes. See the shuttle pages for more information.
In addition, EZRide Shuttles will be directed to alternate routes during this Eversource construction. The stops at Ames & Amherst Streets and 77 Mass Ave have been removed; a temporary stop along Vassar Street near Building 35 has been added to accomodate this disruption. Visit EZRide’s site for details about alternate routes and schedule changes.
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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