Boldt is planning to have a small crane on-site Thursday, March 23, from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. They plan to put barriers around the crane and flag off the areas under where they are picking. Access to Warch will not be affected.
Facilities Operations asks that you please practice safety and be aware of your surroundings while in the area. Please let us know if there are any questions or concerns. As always thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Thank you everyone for your patience and attention to safety as we executed a very large portion of the freight elevator project at the Warch Campus Center on Tuesday. Looking forward, we have concrete work taking place on Friday the 20th and some small crane work on Tuesday the 24th. After that, the work out in front of Warch should be minimal. As always, safety first please!
Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out: katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu
A message from Chris Clarke, Vice President for Student Life, and Joseph King, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations:
You may have noticed construction equipment outside the main entrance of the Warch Campus Center the past week. This project, as noted in the LU Insider, are for improvements to the freight elevators. We appreciate your patience throughout this project.
A project of this scale involves several phases. We wanted to make you are aware of the next phase of the project, which takes place Monday through Wednesday, January 16-18, and Friday, January 20.
Additional heavy construction traffic including a large concrete pump and a crane will be in the immediate and adjacent areas of Warch and along Boldt Way. There will be no parking allowed on Boldt Way during this time.
In addition, you may notice elevator shutdowns throughout Jan. 16-18 as testing takes place. Here are times to be aware of:
Monday, January 16
9:00 a.m.-4:00 pm: Elevator shutdown and testing throughout the day.
Tuesday, January 17
7:00-9:00 am: Crane arrival and setup including semis driving up and down Boldt Way
9:00 am: Elevator shutdown, testing 9am all systems in the elevator shaft put into “test” mode
4:00-6:00 pm: Construction site clean up
Wednesday, January 18
7:00 a.m.: Clean up and construction equipment removal
Friday, January 20
7 a.m.: Elevator shut down
8 am-1 pm: Concrete delivery and pumping
1:00 p.m.: Elevator back on
3:30 p.m.: Work completed
On Tuesday, January 17th, the penthouse for the new freight elevators is being hoisted on to the roof of Warch Campus Center. Due to having a large crane on E. Boldt Way, there will be barricades in place and people supervising for foot traffic safety. However, please be aware and cautious of your surroundings at all times while in the area. Inside Warch, there will be areas and a stairwell caution-taped off for safety. Please do not enter these areas. Please note that the freight elevators will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, the 16th and 17th, and the link/hallway between Sage Hall and Warch will also be closed on Tuesday, the 17th.
The freight elevator replacement has begun in the Warch Campus Center. On Tuesday, the 17th, there will be a 100 ton crane in front of Warch to lift and place the elevator penthouse. Please note that the freight elevators will not be operable on the 16th and 17th, but the passenger elevator will still be available. Please be aware and cautious of your surroundings while in the area. Should you have any question or concerns, please contact: katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu
Please note: going forward all Lawrence University Vehicle Rental Policies and Procedures will be strictly adhered to. If you utilize the Lawrence vehicle rental program, please take time to read the policies in the link provided. Some important highlights:
Lawrence University Vehicle Use Policies and Procedures:
https://www7.lawrence.edu/mw/Vehicle%20policy%20%28revised%207.19%29
Please note, the Wellness Center elevator is out of order. Because of a delay in the necessary materials, it will not be operable for approximately two months. We appreciate your understanding while we deal with the material lead time issues.
In this #FDNYSmart video, Captain Michael Kozo shares important safety tips that will help raise awareness of the safe ways to charge, store, and dispose of rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries or the devices powered by them.
FDNYSmart Safety Tips for Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-Ion batteries are used in various devices. These batteries are commonly used in cell phones, laptops, tablets, electric cars, and scooters. Lithium-ion batteries store a large amount of energy and can pose a threat if not treated properly. Like any product, a small number of these batteries are defective. They can overheat, catch fire, or explode.
Be #FDNYSmart if using any devices powered by lithium-ion batteries:
Battery Disposal:
The Drew Street Bridge is officially open for pedestrian traffic! Please be aware that work will continue under the bridge and Drew Street will remain closed, but pedestrian traffic above has a green light!
The Gateway Welcome Arch is complete and looks amazing! The official unveiling is today, Thursday, September 1st at 4:00 PM!
Quad 2 at 206 S. Lawe Street has all new updated bathrooms and new flooring in the lobby and common area. Another project complete that looks wonderful!
Warch Campus Center is receiving its new mail & package lockers this week!
As always – safety first! Do not enter construction areas! While many projects are wrapping up, there is still construction taking place around campus. Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facility Services at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893
The Drew St. Bridge is on course to be open for pedestrian traffic by Labor Day! Road work will still be underway as they clear in preparation for the rip rap.
The Gateway Welcome Arch is near completion. What a stunning addition to our beautiful campus! Watch for the announcement for the unveiling!
The Riverside Trail has beautiful new landscaping. Enjoy a walk when you have time to check it out!
Warch Campus Center’s new flooring is installed on the second floor and the new automated mail boxes will be coming soon.
As always – safety first! Do not enter construction areas! While many projects are wrapping up, there is still construction taking place around campus. Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facility Services at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893
