Temporary Construction Notices
February 25, 2025 - May 31, 2025
This project will connect the new Whitis Court Residence Hall to water and wastewater utilities on Whitis Avenue, requiring excavation and temporary full-road closures at various points. Building access will remain available via alternate roads and sidewalks. The work will occur between the G.B. Dealey Building alley and Almetris Duren Hall.
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Parking Impacts:
All of Whitis Avenue will be temporarily unavailable during excavation and utility work.
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Project Summary
The project entails constructing a new seven-story student housing facility for University Housing & Dining at the current LLA through the LLF buildings site on Whitis Avenue. The site will be fenced off all around, including the parking spaces along Whitis Avenue.
The Andres Construction trailers will be located on a portion of Lot 1 by the TSG garage.
Project Location: Buildings LLA through the LLF site of the existing Whitis Court across from Kinsolving.
Major anticipated outcomes/benefits/ of the completed project: This project will add 1,055 new student beds to University Housing & Dining.
The potholing aims to locate existing utilities for accurate connections by Andres Construction, supporting the future Whitis Court Residence Hall for University Housing & Dining (UHD).
Project Impacts
Pedestrian impact: The sidewalk along Whitis Avenue in front of the LLA through LLF Buildings will be closed throughout the project's duration. This work will affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Whitis Avenue. Barricades and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic and assist pedestrians.
Traffic impact: Southbound lane will be partially obstructed as the operation moves south to north on Whitis Avenue.
Bicycle impact: During the project, bicycle racks previously located in front of LLA through LLF will be temporarily removed, and the sidewalks in front of the LLA through LLF site will be inaccessible.
Parking Impact: The parking spaces in front of the LLA through the LLF Buildings will be unavailable. Whitis Avenue will maintain two lanes of traffic, although temporary lane closures may occur during construction. The Andres trailers will mainly affect the parking spaces and drive aisle of Lot 18 by the TSG Garage. Parking along the west side of Whitis Avenue will be impacted as the operation moves south to north on Whitis.
Contact
If you have questions about this project, please contact construction@utexas.edu.