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Week of February 26, 2024

The Western Avenue utility crossing roadway work is finalized and is extending onto Kresge Way. This work will finish this winter 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 and will be shifting back to the original alignment in early March.
 
Western Avenue Utility Crossing
The utility crossing at Western Avenue is complete. Final restoration is underway.
 
Kresge Way and Extension of Thermal Pipes and Electrical Duct Bank

  • Restoration of the construction area and preparation for paving is ongoing.
    • Kresge Way has been repaved.
    • Lighting, curb, and area restoration has been completed.
    • Guard shack restoration and installation is finishing up.
    • Signage installation and pavement striping is ongoing.
  • The shift to the former Kresge Way alignment is scheduled for the week of March 4th. 
  • 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)

  • Work is scheduled for this Saturday, February 24th, starting at 7AM. 
    • The Treehouse Conference Center will have crews working on the walls and core.
    • The Residential/Hotel site will have crews preparing for concrete placements.
    • The Laboratory site will have crews removing bracing.
  • A third tower crane is scheduled to be erected on March 2nd and 3rd. 
    • A 6AM start and possible after-hours work will be needed for this operation.
  • Work is ongoing on the Residential/Hotel, Conference Center, and Laboratory mockups with an occasional lane shift on Rotterdam Street for the use of a lift and possible deliveries.
  • Concrete and rebar operations are ongoing at all three sites.
  • More visible work is taking place on the sky deck, level 2 and the core at the Residential/Hotel site.
  • Temporary overhead power is being installed on site across Trotting Avenue for the field office trailers eliminating another large generator on site. 
  • The Residential/Hotel site has erected their two tower cranes, which are designed to move or “weathervane” in the wind when not operational.
  • Drones will be in use weekly to monitor construction progress on site.
    • Drones will be operated by licensed pilots in accordance with Harvard University and the City of Boston regulations.
    • Flights are weather dependent and are scheduled Wednesdays or Thursdays from 7AM to 9AM alternating weekly.
    • No drone flights are scheduled this week.

 
92 Seattle Street

  • Street signage is in place to help prevent construction vehicles from cutting through the Allston neighborhood.
  • Interior building work continues.
  • Demolition of the east side of the building will begin in early March.
  • Roofing work will continue in March with a lift needed in the adjacent bus lot.

 
175 North Harvard Street & 100 South Campus Drive

  • South Campus Drive is planned to be redirected to one way traffic from Western Avenue to North Harvard Street.
    • Vehicles will not be allowed to enter from the North Harvard Street entrance to South Campus Drive. 
  • Bulk excavation operations will continue.
  • Mockup installation is ongoing across the street.
  • Concrete operations will mobilize with mud mats being placed within the site foundation.
  • Deliveries are ongoing.
  • Three trailers will be delivered to the 201 Western Ave lot on Monday, February 26th.
  • 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.
  • Project team is awaiting inspection and Eversource switchover.

Athletics Projects
Replacement Gas Line Installation
A gas line installation within the Athletics Campus is in the final stages at the walkway (parallel to North Harvard Street), 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. Work zone set up will continue on the lot near Lavietes Pavilion and the Dillon Field House.
  • This project will continue into April.
  • Trench excavation has been completed.
  • Backfilling and restoration of Phase 4 work will occur.
  • Work hours are 7AM-3:30PM.

HUIT Conduit Installation

  • This work has been completed