175 North Harvard Street Project Construction Impacts Update
The following is an overview of the work taking place at the 175 North Harvard construction site at the
future location of the new Harvard University affiliate housing building and American Repertory Theatre
(ART):
- There may be periods of time where road closures on South Campus Drive are required due to
increased trucking and the job site’s logistical constraints. When closures are needed, signage,
police details, and traffic cones will be in position to provide guidance. - The North Core elevator shaft work continues and is on target for completion in mid-July. This
work includes the installation of rebar, formwork, and concrete vertically utilizing the tower crane. - The tower crane will be in use for the next ten months during normal working hours. At the end of
each shift, the tower crane will be placed in weathervane mode with safety lighting turned inward. - Foundation wall rebar installation is in progress as is the installation of below grade
waterproofing. Small concrete pours continue throughout the week during normal working hours. - The structural steel phase of the housing project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 15.
- Only construction vehicles are permitted to turn onto South Campus Drive from North Harvard
Street for safety reasons and to improve traffic flow. All other vehicles are directed to access
South Campus Drive from Western Ave. - There will be an uptick in truck traffic in and out of the site during standard work hours. Wheel
washing and street sweeping continues to ensure soil is not being tracked through the streets. - On the new American Repertory Theater (ART) work site, small concrete pours are taking place
every couple of days and waterproofing operations continue. The project continues to work on the
building’s footings and foundation walls, backfill operations, and duct bank work. - Next week on Monday, June 24, and Tuesday, June 25, two members of the crew will be on site as
early as 6am to remove the stockpile covering in preparation for the removal of soil off site. This
work will not be disruptive to the community. - Removal of stockpiled soils began on Friday, June 14, resulting in a daily uptick of trucks coming in
and out of the site. - The contractor has scheduled a mat slab placement for Monday, July 8, The project team is
targeting a 5:00 a.m. start. More details will be provided as this date gets closer. - Building mock-ups to review design and constructability are underway across North Harvard
Street. The curtain wall for the mock-up will be delivered in early August. There is no work planned
on the building mock-ups next week. - The contractor will be using the tower crane to install steel on Saturday, June 22. All work on
Saturday will be completed within the project fence line between 7:00 a.m. and – 4:00 p.m. and
will not generate significant noise or traffic. - The project’s regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and
Saturdays as permitted by the City of Boston from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.