Construction

Street sign at the corner of North Eagleville Road and Storrs Road (Route 195). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, May 2018

It’s the month of May, and that means acceleration of construction on the Storrs campus, with the need to close some roads and detour traffic in several spots.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 16, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, April 2018

Despite late snow at the start of the month, April construction remains on track at several sites across the Storrs campus.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road near the North Campus Residence Halls on Oct. 16, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Construction Update, March 2018

How cars and pedestrians will be affected by construction that starts this month on various infrastructure upgrades.

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Topping Off the New Student Recreation Center

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place.

A steady procession of 75 trucks loaded with concrete began at 4 a.m. on Nov. 8, to pour the site of the swimming pool at UConn’s new Student Recreation Center. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

At UConn, the Sun Rises Before the Concrete Sets

A steady procession of 75 trucks loaded with concrete began at 4 a.m. on Nov. 8, to pour the site of the swimming pool at UConn’s new Student Recreation Center.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 13, 2017. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

Schedule Changes on North Eagleville Road Infrastructure Project

UConn has had to extend the schedule on the project due to unforeseen complications, including the need to break up and haul away massive amounts of underground rock.

Students walk along Fairfield Way near the Homer Babbidge Library. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Babbidge Library Begins New Chapter with Renovation

The current work is the first phase of a five-year renovation that adapts to the evolution in academic libraries driven by the surge in digitized information and the changing way campus communities use library facilities.

Architectural rendering of the view of the Recreation Center from Business School Quad.

Summer Construction Ramps Up at UConn

Traffic patterns will be changed on several on-campus roads all summer due to the projects, including one-way-only restrictions on parts of North Eagleville and Hillside roads.

Aerial rendering of the exterior of the new Engineering and Science Building.

New Engineering and Science Building Nearing Completion

The building will be the first to utilize an 'open lab' concept – the idea that shared research space and an open floor plan foster collaboration.

Artist's impression of the renovated Gant Southwest Corner Lobby.

Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation

The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields.