NinerNotice: [Postponed] Upcoming closures for Friday Building HVAC upgrades

Due to severe weather in the area, the road, parking lot, building and sidewalk closures planned for this morning have been postponed. The work will now begin after noon today, Aug. 6, and will take approximately six hours to complete. A helicopter will be in the area as part of the construction process. This work is part of the ongoing construction to the Friday Building for HVAC upgrades.

Please remain alert in that area of campus throughout the day.

Here is the impact:

• Friday Building and Fretwell Building remain closed.
• The Botanical Gardens remain closed.
• Parking Lots 5, 5A and 6 will be closed.
• Van Landingham Road and Martin Village Road will be closed.
• Mary Alexander Road between Craver Road and Van Landingham Road will be closed.
• The bus stops at Fretwell North and South will be closed. Bus traffic will follow a detour.

Please see the map below for additional context.

What you can expect:

Along with the closures, you will see increased construction equipment and barricades in the impacted area. A helicopter will be flying over and hovering in this campus area to deliver necessary equipment. Construction personnel may also be directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Important Note: In the event of additional severe weather, the project will be rescheduled.

Next NinerNotice

Unless there is an unexpected change or weather delay, there will be no additional NinerNotices about this project.