Fall Construction Projects & Associated Impacts
UMBC Facilities Management continues to oversee several important construction projects to UMBC’s academic buildings. The projects identified below, and on the attached graphic, will likely be the most impactful to the UMBC community during the fall 2024 semester.
The construction area around Sherman Hall continues to be closed to pedestrian traffic and will remain so until the Fall of 2025 when the construction fencing will be shifted to complete Phase 2 (east wing) of the Sherman Hall renewal project.
UMBC is also in the process of completing the repairs to the University Center second level exterior walkway, which will be completed this fall. The remaining work is taking place largely at the south plaza, adjacent to Sherman Hall. The second level walkway in front of the UC and the south plaza will be closed during this work, but will continue to serve as an emergency exit only. The north end of the second level is open for use adjacent to the Meyerhoff Chemistry Building. Access to the lower level of the UC, including Chick-fil-A and Starbucks will not be affected.
Continuing through October 2024, the exterior stair and ramp area adjacent to Lecture Hall 1, which connects the Quad and the Commons Courtyard, will be temporarily closed for ongoing exterior renovations. Beginning Wednesday, August 28, 2024 the accessible route from the lower level Biology through Lecture Hall 1 and the accessible route from the upper level of Lecture Hall 1 to the Commons Plaza will reopen. Additional temporary alternate routes include pathways through The Commons, Math/Psych and Sondheim Hall.
Signage will be provided at the impacted areas to help redirect pedestrians to alternate accessible routes.
Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.
Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.
Facilities Management
Posted: August 28, 2024, 4:23 PM
