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Week of November 13, 2023

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 restoration will be coordinated with the completion of the Kresge Way thermals in November.
 
Kresge Way and Extension of Thermal Pipes and Electrical Duct Bank

  • Installation of piping tees and valves will be completed.
  • Pipe flushing, camera inspections, and pressure testing will take place.
  • A section of Kresge Way has shifted west away from the Soldier’s Field Garage.  
  • An interim temporary parking attendant’s booth on the shifted section of Kresge Way is operational.  
  • 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, including a vacuum truck.  

 
Enterprise Research Campus (ERC)

  • The ERC development team continues bulk excavation of the Residential/Hotel and Laboratory sites.
    • Trucks may begin lining up at 6:30AM however, work will not begin until 7AM.
  • The Treehouse Conference Center has resumed their excavation operations.
  • There will be work this Saturday, November 11th.
    • The Laboratory site will be doing carpentry work within the site foundation.
  • The Laboratory site is preparing for their first large mat slab placement on Saturday, November 18th.
    • An early start of 2:30AM is needed to accommodate this large pour.
  • The Residential/Hotel site plans to erect its second tower crane on November 25th & 26th.
    • Extended work hours and an early start of 5AM are needed for this operation.
  • Concrete work at the Residential/Hotel and Conference Center mockups continues.  
  • The Residential/Hotel site has erected their first of two tower cranes, which is designed to move or “weathervane” in the wind when not operational.
  • Concrete and rebar operations are ongoing at the Residential/Hotel and Laboratory sites.

 
92 Seattle Street

  • Street signage is in place to help prevent construction vehicles from cutting through the Allston neighborhood.
  • Work continues within the building under containment.
  • Slab and soil removal work is ongoing.
  • Ongoing preparation work for the first concrete pour to take place in November.

 
175 North Harvard Street

  • Exterior masonry demolition has been completed.
  • Complete building demolition has begun.
    • Increased noise is anticipated during the above ground foundation and slab on grade demolition.
    • Demolition activities will continue through November.
  • The MBTA bus stop in front of the building has been relocated closer to South Campus Drive.  

 
100 South Campus Drive

  • South Campus Drive road diversion is in place and operational.
    • During this enabling work a rainwater retention system will be installed.
  • Crews are mobilizing for thermal pipe excavation and installation.

 
210 North Harvard Street

  • Landlord construction has been completed.
    • Tenant buildout will continue into June 2024.