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Week of January 8, 2024

After hours snow removal work will take place through the winter months as inclement weather events occur. 

The Western Avenue utility crossing roadway work is finalized and is extending onto Kresge Way. This work will continue this month 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 early 2024.

Kresge Way and Extension of Thermal Pipes and Electrical Duct Bank

  • Restoration of the construction area is ongoing.
    • Restoration will be completed by the end of January.
  • 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)

  • There will be work this Saturday, January 6th.
    • Crews will be doing some site work and prep in the foundation areas starting at 7AM.
  • Work is ongoing on the Residential/Hotel, Conference Center and Laboratory mockups.
  • Concrete and rebar operations are ongoing at all three sites.
  • A large generator has been installed and will be operating 24 hours until installation of temporary power is completed.
  • The Residential/Hotel site has erected their two tower cranes, which are designed to move or “weathervane” in the wind when not operational.
  • Concrete and rebar operations are ongoing at the Residential/Hotel, Conference Center, and Laboratory sites.

92 Seattle Street

  • Street signage is in place to help prevent construction vehicles from cutting through the Allston neighborhood.
  • Backfilling operations are ongoing within the building.
  • Crews are preparing for a slab on grade placement January 18th.

175 North Harvard Street & 100 South Campus Drive

  • Bulk excavation operations have begun.
  • Thermal piping work has been completed.
  • Site work hours are 7AM-4PM.
  • The MBTA bus stop in front of the building has been relocated closer to South Campus Drive.  

114 Western Avenue

  • Solar panel installation has been completed.
  • The project team is awaiting inspection and Eversource switchover.
  • Work hours are 7AM-3:30PM.

Athletics

A gas line installation within the Athletics Campus has begun along the walkway (parallel to N. Harvard St), along the backside of the Blodgett Pool, Lavietes Pavilion, Dillon Field House and stops near Bright Landry Hockey Arena. 

  • Fencing and work zones have been installed.
  • This project will last approximately four months.
  • Saw cutting and excavation of the trench will begin.
  • Work hours are 7AM-3:30PM.