Construction

June Update

Beginning on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:00 a.m. – Thursday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m., there will be extensive milling and paving in the following locations:

• The Loop Road
• Lots 1 and 2
• Surprenant and the rear parking lots of the Administration Building.

Please Note: for a short period of time, on June 15 and June 16, the section of the Loop Road between the Athletic Center and the Surprenant Hall parking lot will be closed.

During this time, access to the lower portion of campus will only be available via the West Boylston Street entrance.

The section of the Loop Road near the Tornado Memorial will open to two-way traffic. To again access to the Surprenant parking lot, a temporary entrance to that lot will be created.

The Suprenant parking lot and access to the road will be limited to faculty, staff, or handicap parking needs only and limited spaces will be available.

Once the portion of the Loop Road from the Athletic Center to Surprenant reopens then the lower portion from Surprenant to West Boylston Street will be closed and access to Surprenant Lot will via the Loop Road from Athletic Center. This portion of roadway will then be open to two-way traffic.

We realize this can be a bit confusing and will ensure:

• Appropriate signage is posted as applicable.
• Campus Police detail officers will assist to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• If you need assistance, please call Campus Police Dispatch at 508-854-4221.

Paving should be completed on Thursday, June 16 by 6:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)

We ask for patience as roads, lots and crosswalks may be temporarily blocked off for a few minutes to accommodate work crews as needed.

Update - May 10

• Construction work will be performed to make significant improvements for accessibility to the Administration Building.
• The accompanying map notes portions of front Administration Building parking area which will be impacted. The new handicap ramp will be constructed in this area, and large equipment requires room to operate.
• Work will take several months to complete, the first major phase will include building a new handicap ramp and repairs to the front stairs, constructing a new vent system to the roofline of the building, drainage, and landscaping.
• Please be aware that some of the equipment (construction vehicles, generators, grinding tools) will emit odors, make noise and create dust. Dust control measures will be in place.
• Some short-duration parking patterns will change slightly during future phases of the project, when new drainage systems are constructed to enhance our subsurface storm water management capabilities.

Update - March 31

• The Loop Road is now back to its normal one way traffic pattern from West Boylston Street to Suprenant and the Harrington Learning Center. Please be advised this is NO LONGER a two-way roadway. 

Update - March 30

• On 3/30 thru 3/31 the loop road from the Athletic center to the Surprenant Entrance will be closed for re-paving and road maintenance
• There will be no staff parking or handicapped parking on the side of the Athletic Center by the sliding doors during this time.
• Once the paving and road maintenance is complete the road will be reopened.
• To access the Surprenant/HLC parking lots, the loop road from the front driveway toward the Surprenant building will become a two way road for the two days. (Please see map)   

Update - March 14 & 15

• Monday, March 14, 2022 and possibly March 15 , 2022,  the HLC Parking Lot and the HLC rear door entrance will be closed. This area is for Contractor and Emergency Egress only.
• Handicap parking will continue to be available in the back row of Surprenant Parking Lot, and Faculty/Staff parking will be available in the Surprenant Parking Lot.
• HLC entry/exit will be through the building’s side and front doors.
• The HLC loading dock will be closed at this time and deliveries will be coordinated with Central Receiving.
• Work will be also be performed on the HLC roof on Monday, March 14^, 2022 – Tuesday,  March 22, 2022, as upgrades to the building’s environmental systems get installed. Please Note: The HLC will remain open during its normal business hours during the roof work.

Update - February 22

• Beginning on Tuesday, February 22, 2022  by 7:00 a.m. the  Loop Road will reopen to one-way traffic.
• Staff Parking will reopen on the side entrance of the Athletic Center. Please note: rear parking is still reserved for Contractor and Emergency Services.
• Handicapped parking in the back row of Surprenant Parking Lot will be closed.
• Other regular parking spots will be closed in the Surprenant  Parking Lot.

Please make special note of all signage and traffic patterns within the Suprenant Parking Lot.

This phase is expected to last several weeks with traffic patterns changing periodically in the Suprenant and HLC Parking Lots. We will continue to keep you updated.

Update - January 14

• Beginning on Tuesday, January 17, at 8:00 AM,  the Athletic Center Section of the Loop Road will re-open to two-way traffic  from  Burncoat Street, as far as the Surprenant Staff and Faculty Parking Lot. Motor vehicles can turn around in the Surprenant Staff and Faculty Parking Lot and exit campus through Parking lots  3 and 4.
• The Loop Road will be closed from the West Boylston Street entrance to the Surprenant Staff and Faculty Parking Lot. The entrance to the Surprenant Staff and Faculty Parking Lot can be accessed through the Loop Road (bearing right) entering campus at West Boylston St, Randall St. or Burncoat St. and following Loop Road to the right. Non-Handicap parking near Athletic Center will be closed to construction parking only.
• Areas fenced off and closed for construction parking only at non-handicap spots.

Update - December 22

During the holiday break, an important phase of the campus electrical infrastructure upgrade will be taking place at the Administration Building.

Tuesday December 28

• The Administration Building and Fuller Center will be CLOSED all day and night, to allow for updates to the building’s water service.
• It is very important that no water is used during this timeframe. All restrooms, sinks, exterior water spigots, and equipment that utilizes water in this building must not be used.
• Building access for Admin only, will be available only to essential support personnel, through the revolving door at the northeast section of the building. All other doors will be locked.
  • If restroom is needed please proceed to Quest Building.

Update - November 23

Beginning on Wednesday,  December 1 and lasting several weeks the next major phase of the electrical infrastructure upgrade will be taking place behind the Administration Building.

• The rear of the Administration will be closed to all traffic. The closure will happen at the rear corner (South East Corner) of the building in the vicinity of exterior door 8 (Dental Clinic) and door 9 (Bookstore Delivery Hatch).  
• A temporary emergency only pedestrian walkway will be available during the closure. Please enter/exit through exterior door # 13, which faces the Child Study Building during the duration of the closure.    
• Several parking spots will be closed in the rear of Administration during this time to ensure the safe passage of construction vehicles.
• The handicapped parking will be temporarily relocated to the front North West Corner of the Administration Building. (In the area of the motorcycle parking).
• Motorcycle parking will be temporarily suspended. If you have a motorcycle, please feel free to park in any valid parking spot.   

Update - November 10

Beginning on Friday, November 12 through  Friday November 19 there will be some minor travel disruptions behind the Administration Building in the Area of Exterior Door 8.

• The roadway will remain open and a police officer will assist with the traffic flow.  
• All campus deliveries can still be made as needed
• The current available handicapped parking will not be effected behind Admin
• Additional parking can be found in the Assumption Ave Lot
• Parking spaces and motorcycle parking located in the front North West Corner of Admin has been reopened.

Update - November 3

• Beginning on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the Surprenant Parking Lot entrance will be closed and a temporary entrance will be open 20 ft. from the regular entrance. This will remain in effect for several weeks.

Update - October 27

• Beginning Friday, October 29, masonry work will begin in the front left area of the Administration Building near the Business Office. Work will include removing and replacing brickwork around windows and other areas. Please be aware that some of the equipment (and generators, grinding tools) will make noise and create dust. Dust control measures will be in place.
• On Saturday October 30, work will begin in the rear of the Administration Building between the rear revolving door and the QuEST Center. 

Update - October 18

10/18-10/29

• The staff & faculty parking near Assumption Ave will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Staff and faculty parking is available in designated spots in the Administration Building parking lot, parking lot near Surprenant Hall, and Lot 1. A map of the revised traffic pattern is attached.

Update - September 24

Beginning Monday, September 27 and lasting several weeks

• The Existing “Road Closure” sign and barricade at the entrance of Lot 3 closest to the Athletic Center will be shifted towards Burncoat Street to the first entrance of Lot 3. All vehicle traffic will now enter Lot 3 at first entrance from Burncoat.
• The second entrance of Lot 3, near the Athletic Center, will be utilized for Pedestrian traffic only. Signage will be provided noting that the road is closed to vehicle traffic.
• The Pedestrian/Handicap walkway near the Athletic Center will be relocated. Signage and fencing/cones will be provided showing pedestrian detour pathways throughout the area near the Athletic Center including Handicap Accessible signage.

Update - September 16

Wednesday, Sept 22  through Friday, October, 29

• Work will begin in the front middle and left north and west sections of the Administration Building. Work will also continue on a portion of the Administration Building to the left of the main entrance. This area will reopen on October 29.
• Please note: Work will include removing and replacing brickwork and areas around windows. While dust control measures will be in place, please be aware that of some of the equipment (generators, grinding tools, lifts) will make noise.
• During work on the exterior of the building, occupants are strongly recommended to keep all windows closed, to mitigate noise and potential dust.
• Entrances in the work areas on the western side of the building will be closed, to be used for emergency purposes only. 
• Pedestrians and vehicles must remain clear of all work areas.
• Additional parking is available at the staff & faculty parking lot near Assumption Ave.

Update - September 14

Tuesday, September 14 through Friday September 17

The staff & faculty parking near Assumption Ave will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Staff and faculty parking is available in designated spots in Lot 1. 

Update - September 2

September 3, 2021 for approximately 3 weeks:

• Currently the front of the Administration Building by Door #14 is closed and the loop road between Lots 2 and 3 is closed to vehicle traffic.
• Access to Lots 2 and 3 is available for use from the loop road
• In parking in Lots 3, 4 or 5, the pedestrian walkway is still open
• If you are parking in Lots 3, 4 or 5 you will need to exit by way of Burncoat Street. Turn right onto Burncoat Street and right onto Randall Street. This will bring you to West Boylston Street.

Update - August 26

Work will begin next week to renovate and enhance the exterior of the Administration Building. The project will take place in phases, and is expected to be completed by the end of November.  We will keep you updated as the work progresses.

August 31 through September 16

Work will begin in the front left southern section of the building, across the front entrance. As always, the safety of faculty, staff and students is our primary focus. Work will include removing and replacing brickwork around windows and other areas. Please be aware that some of the equipment (generators, grinding tools) will make noise and create dust. Dust control measures will be in place. During work on the exterior of the building, it is strongly recommended that building occupants keep all windows closed to mitigate noise and potential dust.

• The accompanying map notes portions of parking lots and traffic patterns which will be impacted. The large equipment requires room to operate. If handicap parking are in a work area, alternative handicap parking locations will be provided.
• Initially, the main stairway entrance to the building will be closed, to be used for emergency purposes only.  Signs will be posted to identify entrance and exit doors.
• We request that pedestrians and vehicles remain clear of all work areas.

Update - August 19

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during the West Boylston Street campus upgrade project. Updates are as follows:

August 18 for approximately 2 weeks: The staff & faculty parking near Assumption Ave will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Update - August 12

Friday August 13 through Tuesday, August 17: The staff & faculty parking near Assumption Ave will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
A map of the revised traffic pattern is attached.

Update - August 5

Monday, August 9 through approximately Tuesday, August 17

• The section of the parking lot between the rear of the Administration Building and the QuEST Center will be closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrian access will be restricted.
• Faculty, Staff, and Visitor parking will continue to be available in front the Administration Building
• Handicap parking will remain near the bus shelter by the roundabout at the top of the West Boylston St. entrance.
• A map of the revised traffic pattern is below; appropriate signage will be posted as applicable

Ongoing Construction

Monday, August 2 for approximately 10 weeks

The section of the loop road between the Athletic Center and the Surprenant Hall parking lot will be closed.

Access to the lower portion of campus will only be available via the West Boylston Street entrance.

The Surprenant Hall parking lot will be accessible via the West Boylston Street entrance; the section of the loop road near the Tornado Memorial will open for 2-way traffic.This parking lot and access to the road will be limited to faculty, staff, or handicap parking needs.

A map of the revised traffic pattern is attached; appropriate signage will be posted as applicable.

We will keep you updated as this project progresses. Visit QCC.edu/construction for additional information.