Reaching the Top

The final piece of pre-cast for the parking garage has been installed.  The large crane will be dismantled and will leave the site.  The focus for the garage will now be completing the mechanical and electrical components for the scheduled August opening.

Workers guide the final pre-cast piece into place.

This crane's work is done.

 

Meanwhile, the work on 1 Dog Lane and 9 Dog Lane continues.  The interior spaces are progressing as are the exterior finishes, including the first floor commercial spaces.

The utilities work on Dog Lane is on-going.  The street remains closed to through traffic during the day, and local traffic is restricted to alternating one lane to accommodate the work.

The facades of 1 Dog Lane and 9 Dog Lane are taking shape, while the utilities work on Dog Lane continues.  In the background, UConn's School of Fine Arts and South Campus are visible.

Traffic Alert: Storrs Road (Route 195)

Utility work near the intersection of Storrs Road (Route 195) and Dog Lane will occur on Friday, March 30.  To accommodate the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane.  Please be aware of uniformed flaggers directing traffic and proceed with caution in this area.

Traffic Alert: Storrs Road (Route 195)

Utility work near the intersection of Storrs Road (Route 195) and Dog Lane will occur on Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16.  To accommodate the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane.  Please be aware of uniformed flaggers directing traffic and proceed with caution in this area.  It is anticipated that this work will take the two days to complete. 

Exterior Work Continues

The exterior work on the buildings in Phase 1A of Storrs Center - 1  Dog Lane and 9 Dog Lane - progresses while the construction of the parking garage continues.  Work on the sidewalks along Storrs Road is also underway.

9 Dog Lane

Rendering of 9 Dog Lane
Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects

1 Dog Lane - as seen traveling south on Storrs Road/Route 195

Rendering of 1 Dog Lane - as seen traveling south on Storrs Road/Route 195
Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects

Construction of the parking garage is progressing steadily.

Pedestrian Alert: Sidewalk Work

Part of the Storrs Center project is to improve pedestrian access in the area with wider sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, and improved crosswalks.  Work on the sidewalk to the west of Storrs Road/Route 195 (the Town Hall side of the road) will begin Monday.  Work will begin at the intersection of Storrs Road and South Eagleville Road (Route 275) and progress northwards.  The sidewalk will be inaccessible during this time.  Pedestrians are encouraged to use the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street.

Storrs Road