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Week of August 26, 2024

The following summarizes the work planned on the Adams House Phase 3 renovation for the week of August 26. Please note that items in BOLD are expected to generate some noticeable noise.

PUBLIC WAY IMPACTS:

  1. Continuous deliveries and dumpster swaps will occur throughout the week.
  2. Water Service work is paused for the time being until the water shut down is coordinated with the abutters and City of Cambridge.
  3. Repairs to the tunnel roof from Randolph Hall to Russell Hall will require the contractor to close Plympton Street to through traffic starting on 8/12 at all times for approximately one month. Local traffic seeking access to the parking lots off Plympton Street will be able to access Plympton by driving the opposite way down the street from Mass Ave. A police detail will be on site to assist.

EXTERIOR SITE ACTIVITIES:

  1. Masonry work on the exterior façade will continue to take place for all buildings.
  2. Masonry rebuild for the Russell Hall & Westmorly chimney’s will continue.
  3. Roof installation on the window bays at the east elevation of Westmorly continues.
  4. Window frame repairs remain ongoing at Westmorly & Russell Hall.
  5. Erection of the permanent steel structure will continue within Russell Hall.
  6. A Pump truck will be placed inside the site fence for a concrete placement on Thursday, August 29.
  7. A hoist will be operating while the site is open.
    • On weekdays the lift will operate 7:00am-3:30pm

INTERIOR ACTIVITIES:

  1. Interior framing and drywall will continue to occur in Westmorly & Russell Hall.
  2. Installation of new systems within Westmorly & Russell Hall remain ongoing.
  3. The installation of the elevator shafts in Westmorly Court continues to take place.
  4. Permanent steel erection will continue within Russell Hall and Westmorly.
  5. Spray fireproofing continues inside Russell Hall. 
  6. Floor prep installation will continue inside Russell Hall.
  7. Steel and concrete demolition is progressing in Russell Hall to support new steel framing installation.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS:

  1. Masonry work will continue adjacent to 9 Bow and 22 Plympton.
  2. Material for masonry and carpentry work will load in via rear lot.

WORK HOURS:

  1. Monday-Friday: 7:00am to 3:30pm
  2. Saturday 8/3: –9:00am to 4:00pm