Construction

Beginning at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, through 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, the sidewalk between Lot 11A and Lot 16 will be closed temporarily to replace the existing asphalt sidewalk with brick as part of the Student Counseling Center construction project.

Expect barricades, construction equipment and personnel in the area; a detour will route pedestrians along Poplar Terrace Lane.

Starting at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, through Friday, Dec. 15, the sidewalk and bus lane on the south side of Cameron Boulevard will be closed temporarily. Construction will reconfigure the sidewalk and relocate the bus stop in front of Wallis Hall to improve pedestrian circulation in anticipation of the opening of the CAT Blue Line UNC Charlotte Main Station.

Pedestrians will be routed to the sidewalk on the north side of Cameron Boulevard, and a pedestrian pathway will be provided between the Wallis Hall main entrance and the crosswalk.

Walkways between Davis Lake and Cone Deck 1 will be closed from Monday, Aug. 28, through Thursday, Jan. 18, for work related to the Storm Water BMP Retrofit at Davis Lake.

Pedestrians will be rerouted to the sidewalk along University Road through Lot 7A and in front of Memorial Hall.

Beginning at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 18, there will be lane closures along Cameron Boulevard.

The Poplar Lane side of Cameron will be closed Aug. 2-11; the Witherspoon side of Cameron will be closed Aug. 11-18.

Workers will be reconfiguring the roadway medians and installing new crosswalks to align with the modifications at the intersection of Cameron and Poplar; they also will be adding new turn lanes.

Mary Alexander Road has reopened to through traffic; however, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services continues to oversee work on a section of that road near campus. Sidewalks also remain closed in this construction area. The city anticipates work being completed by Friday, Aug. 18.

Expect partial lane closures along Mary Alexander while construction continues. Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

Some campus sidewalks between Memorial Hall and South Village Crossing will be closed from Monday, Aug. 7, through Thursday, Aug. 17, for resurfacing and lighting/walkway improvements.

Expect construction equipment and personnel in the area; signage will be posted.

Individuals should remain alert and exercise caution when approaching construction zones.

On Thursday, Aug. 3, the drive at Wallis Hall will be closed between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. to pave over the gravel area.

Also, Parking Lot 15 at the Burson Building will be closed for repaving on Friday, Aug. 4.

Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction zones, and watch for signage and construction vehicles and personnel.

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Here are some safety tips and more information about what to expect:

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