The Western Avenue utility crossing roadway work is finalized and is extending onto Kresge Way. This work will continue into fall 2023 and is being coordinated with University operations.
Kresge Way Temporary Relocation
As part of Harvard’s infrastructure improvements in Allston, the University has extended thermal piping and electrical/telecommunications duct banks from the District Energy Facility across Western Avenue to Kresge Way, the main driveway into the HBS campus. An interim drive further west off Western Avenue has replaced the original drive.
Western Avenue Utility Crossing
The utility crossing at Western Avenue is complete. Final roadway paving is being coordinated with the City of Boston.
Kresge Way Gas Line Relocation Phase 2 and Extension of Thermal Pipes and Electrical Duct Bank
Construction work is underway on the Kresge Way Gas Line Relocation Phase 2 and Extension of Thermal Pipes/Electrical Duct Bank.
- A section of Kresge Way has shifted west away from the Soldier’s Field Garage.
- The road is striped and appropriate signage is in place.
- Minor pathway shifts will also occur.
- An interim temporary parking attendant’s booth on the shifted section of Kresge Way is operational.
- Crews continue to work on solid preclearing and shoring installation.
- Construction is being phased in smaller segments to minimize impacts to visitors, pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles.
- During project hours, Monday through Friday from 7AM to 3PM (at times may extend to 6PM), the work will generate noise due to the presence of work crews and the use of construction equipment.
DEF, ERC and Road Work
- The 12 Western Avenue driveway to Harvard’s District Energy Facility (DEF) has shifted back to Milestone Street near National Resilience from Trotting Avenue.
- The ERC development team has begun bulk excavation of the Residential/Hotel site. The Laboratory site plans to begin bulk excavation starting Monday, August 21st.
- Trucks may begin lining up at 6:30am however, work will not begin until 7:00am.
- Two of the five mockups of the project are being constructed near Hague Street.
- Work will take place on Saturday, August 19, starting at 9:00am.
- All are working in coordination with National Resilience.
- A large crane will be removed from the site possibly as early as 1:00am tomorrow, Friday, August 18th. Due to Boston regulations, some large equipment like this can only be transported on City streets during late night/early morning hours.
- Crews will work to minimize back up alarms during this time.
92 Seattle Street
- Street signage is in place to help prevent construction vehicles from cutting through the Allston neighborhood.
- Mini pile drilling inside the building is underway.
- The sewer connection near the Harvard transportation lot at 28 Travis Street and the 38 Travis Street lot has been postponed. The contractor is currently working to reschedule the date in coordination with Harvard Transit and Fleet Management.
175 North Harvard Street
- Project trailers remain occupied in the 201 Western Avenue lot.
- The MBTA bus stop in front of the building has been relocated closer to South Campus Drive.
- Interior abatement continues.
- Selective exterior demolition will start Monday, August 21.
- Fencing and barriers are installed.
210 North Harvard Street
Work on this exterior and interior improvement project is in progress.
- Work continues on the interior and exterior of the building.
- Construction noise can be expected during standard work hours Monday through Friday, from 7AM to 3PM. Excavators and trucking equipment will be used to perform this work.