Project Dates
Project Summary: Ground repairs and landscape restoration are underway along the west and south sides of the Norman Hackerman Building (NHB) through Jan. 19. Work includes filling voids in the ground next to the building and replacing gravel and other landscaping materials washed away by erosion.
Project Location: Norman Hackerman Building, located at 100 E 24th St, Austin, TX 78712.
Project Impacts
Work will take place in phases. Dates are subject to change.
Phase 1: Now through Nov. 13
Roadway Impacts: A small section of University Avenue between Mary E. Gearing Hall (GEA) and NHB, primarily used for emergency vehicle access, will be closed to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.Pedestrian Impacts: The sidewalk next to NHB along the closed section of University Avenue will also be closed. Pedestrians accessing buildings behind NHB, including the Pharmacy Building (PHR), should use Speedway or the section of University Avenue between GEA and the Gordon-White Building. Signage will be installed to assist with wayfinding. Bicycle Impacts: Bicyclists should follow the same alternate routes as pedestrians.
Remaining Phases: Nov. 16 through Jan. 19
Pedestrian/ADA Impacts: The sidewalk on the west side of NHB will remain open and accessible as work progresses from west to east along the front of the building. At least one accessible entrance on this side of the building will remain open throughout the work.
Due to the fluid nature of construction, this information is subject to change, but we will do our best to provide timely communication if changes are necessary.