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July 19, 2025
Building 3
Beginning the week of July 14, work to update the exterior doors of Building 3 adjacent to Killian Court has been scheduled. Anticipated hours are 7AM-3PM each day. Minimal noise is anticipated. This work is scheduled through the end of July.
Delivery vehicles are scheduled to be onsite in Killian Court on Monday, July 14, between 6AM and noon. Vehicles will enter and exit the site through Killian Court via Memorial Drive. Police will be onsite to direct pedestrians during this time. Please use caution when traversing this area. Access to Building 3 will be maintained throughout this work, though occupants may be directed to use specific doors.
Questions about this work may be directed to Joanne Kuo.
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Building 6C
As part of the Institute’s investment in infrastructure renewal, crews are scheduled to add capacity to the air handling and exhaust systems in Buildings 4, 6, 6C, and 8. This work will improve the distribution network and optimize energy efficiency in order to enable future renovations.
Preparatory activities are underway with mechanical shaft work in Building 8. Typical construction hours are 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with some weekend and overnight work expected. Crane work in Eastman Court is scheduled to begin next week and will alter access to the surrounding area; please see details below.
Construction is planned to be completed as detailed below, including material delivery to the roof of Buildings 6C and 8, material assembly on the roof and in the penthouse, and ductwork installation. 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.
Eastman Court crane work – June through August 2025
Beginning Tuesday, June 3, crane mobilization is scheduled for Eastman Court. The crane laydown area will be fenced off, and the ground and surrounding trees will be protected. Construction vehicles and deliveries will access the site via Gray Way several times per day. View a map of the crane area for details.
Materials for the project will be transported via Eastman Court to the roofs of Buildings 6C & 8 beginning the week of June 9. During work hours, there will be no access through the Buildings 6 & 8 entrances from Eastman Court except as emergency egress. Also note that there will be no access to first-floor corridor in Building 6C (6C-100CA). Occupants are encouraged to use the corridors in Buildings 6 & 8 to access alternate entryways in Buildings 16 & 56. Signage will be posted directing occupants around the areas. The crane is scheduled to remain in the area through August.
Trailer storage – June 2025
Trailers are scheduled to be stored on the eastern side of Building 18. Beginning Wednesday, June 11, and continuing through late June, six trailers will be placed onsite between Buildings 18 & 54 to store materials for the Buildings 6C & 8 HVAC project. Pedestrians will be directed around the area, and signage will be posted. An access lane for emergency vehicles will be maintained between Buildings 18 & 54.
Building 6C penthouse work and Building 8 roof work – June 2025 through January 2026
The week of June 9, crews are scheduled to begin the assembly and installation of a new air handling unit on the roof and in the penthouse of Building 6C. At the same time, crews will install an exhaust unit on the roof of Building 8. During construction, noise and vibration from structural interventions are expected, with major disruption scheduled for before 9:00 AM. Installation of these units is scheduled through January 2026.
Building 8 ductwork installation – June 2025 through January 2026
Overnight work is underway to convert the former Building 8 freight elevator shaft to a mechanical shaft for ductwork. In June, crews will begin installing ductwork on all floors of Building 8.
Most work will take place in the former 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 corridors 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 phase of work is scheduled through January 2026.
Contact
Questions about this work may be directed to John Richards.
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Building 7
Lobby 7 elevator
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.
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.
First-floor office renovation
An office suite renovation is underway on the first floor of Building 7. Construction activities are scheduled to take place in rooms 7-103 & 7-104. Anticipated work hours are 6AM-2PM. Heavy noise is planned to conclude by 8:30AM daily, with some occasional light noise for the duration of the workday. These activities will be contained within the suites. Signage will be posted. This project is scheduled through July.
Questions about this work may be directed to Brigid McCauley.
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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.
See a summary of additonal Building 8 work.
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 Wednesday and Thursday, June 18-19, 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.
Crane onsite 7/7
a crane is scheduled to be onsite at the Stata amphitheater on Monday, July 7, weather permitting. Anticipated hours are 7AM-3PM. The area around the crane will be cordoned off and closed during this activity.
A police detail will be onsite throughout the duration of the work to assist pedestrians. Access to the building will not be affected. Signage will be posted.
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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Building 37
Beginning on Monday, June 2, and continuing through the month of June, the alleyway between Buildings 35 & 37 is scheduled to close daily as windows are installed on the fifth and sixth floor of Building 37. Work hours are daily from 6AM-3PM. Some noise is anticipated.
The alley will be barricaded, and the driveway will be inaccessible to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians during work hours. Vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic will be redirected to the Building 39 underpass from Vassar Street or the Building 9 underpass from Mass Ave. A police detail will be onsite to help direct traffic in the area. The driveway will reopen after work hours each day.
Questions about this work may be directed to Alexander Campbell.
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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 W20
Beginning the week of July 21, the MIT COOP located in the Stratton Student Center, Building W20, is scheduled to undergo renovations. During this time, a temporary COOP store will be established nearby in Building W20-104; this temporary location will be clearly marked. Regular construction activities are planned for Monday through Friday, from 6AM – 3PM. Some noise is expected throughout the day. This project is scheduled through late October.
To accommodate this renovation, crews are scheduled to complete demolition work overnight from Monday through Friday, July 21-25. Anticipated hours are 11PM – 6AM each night. Some heavy noise and local vibration are expected during these times. Signage will be posted.
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. 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 lane shift
In order to accommodate final site 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 from June through November 2025.
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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Amherst Alley
Near W4
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.
Questions about this work may be directed to Seth Kinderman.
Near Danforth Street
Utility repair work is underway next to Building W18 and the Fassett Garden along Amherst Alley and Danforth Street. Anticipated work hours are 7AM-3PM. Noise, dust, and interruption in the area from these activities are expected, with disruptive noise beginning after 8AM. This work is scheduled through the end of July.
The work area will be cordoned off. The sidewalks adjacent to the work area may be obstructed; pedestrians will be directed to cross the street to bypass the area. Traffic will remain two-way along Danforth Street and Amherst Alley, though vehicles may be intermittently stopped as the street is narrowed to one lane for truck access. Signage will be posted. Please be aware and use caution when traversing the area.
Questions about this work may be directed to Cori McKee-Dali.
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Non-MIT work
Eversource: West campus generator
Beginning Thursday, June 12, Eversource is scheduled to install a generator in the parking lot west of Graduate Junction, Building W88. Construction activities include site preparations, grading, pouring concrete, and assembling new equipment. Anticipated hours are weekdays from 7AM – 7PM and Saturdays from 9AM – 6PM. In order to accommodate electrical demand in the area during this Eversource system repairs, this generator may be operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on an as-needed basis through mid-August.
Questions about this work may be directed to the Eversource project team at 833-836-0302 or ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com.
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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 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 current traffic map for details.
Ames Street between Memorial Drive and Amherst Street – underway
Ames Street from Memorial Drive to Amherst Street is closed 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 – underway
Ames Street from Amherst to Main Street is currently narrowed to one lane during work hours. 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. Note that while pedestrian and cyclist access will remain available during the continuing construction along Ames Street, pedestrian and cyclist routes will regularly shift. Crossings from Main Campus to East Campus across Ames Street may be relocated as the work progresses. 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.
Memorial Drive lane closures begin July 16
Beginning Wednesday, July 16, and continuing through the coming months, Eversource will implement various single lane closures on Memorial Drive throughout the day between Ames Street and Vassar Street for soil boring and drilling. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and police will be on site.
Crews will be performing soil boring activities at various locations, starting near the Ames Street intersection and progressing west toward Vassar Street. Crews are scheduled to complete borings at multiple locations per day. Memorial Drive and adjacent pathways will remain accessible, but traffic and pedestrian pathways may be shifted or narrowed during work hours. Street parking and lane restriction signs will be clearly displayed in advance of these activities.
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.
Vassar Street
Crews are scheduled to begin preparing for construction 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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