Construction Traffic



The initial site work for Storrs Center is now well underway. This work includes the demolition of the former Publications building (1266 Storrs Road), the former Select Physical Therapy building (13 Dog Lane), and the former Nayden Health Clinic (14 Dog Lane). Work on the Bishop Center parking lots has also begun.

Each project requires specific equipment and deliveries of materials. There is also removal of materials associated with the demolitions in particular. The amount of construction-related traffic in the project area – currently centered around the Storrs Road/Dog Lane intersection up to Bishop Lane – has increased steadily as work progresses.

Residents, visitors, and workers in the area are advised to proceed with caution through this area. While every effort is being made to manage traffic flow, there may be delays as the construction vehicles navigate the site. 

Please remember to drive slowly through the construction area and maintain a safe distance between yourself and oversized vehicles.

Down to the foundation

More Projects Begin



With the work on the parking lots near the Bishop Center now underway, the entrance to the Bishop Center on Dog Lane has been closed to both pedestrians and vehicles.  Please use the entrance located on Storrs Road/Route 195.





This photo is from early Friday morning.
The exterior walls of the building are now demolished.





As mentioned in earlier posts, the demolition of the Publications building is proceeding apace (please see the above photo).  The abatement of 14 Dog Lane (the former Nayden Health Clinic building) has begun.  Once the abatement is finished for both 14 and 13 Dog Lane (former Select Physical Therapy building), then the demolition of those two building will commence.  The parking lots of both buildings are now closed.

Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists should be aware of the increasing presence of construction vehicles in the area, especially around the intersection of Dog Lane and Storrs Road.  Please use caution when traveling near these areas.

The exterior work has begun!

Demolition Continues

The work on the former Publications building will continue this week. While most of the work to date has been on the interior, work on the exterior will begin soon.

Demolition of 13 and 14 Dog Lane (former Select Physical Therapy and Nayden Health Clinic buildings, respectively) will begin soon. As with the former Publications building, the first steps will be to complete any interior work before anything will be done to the exterior of the building.

And, the University will begin work on its sanitary sewer upgrade next week. The sewer line runs along Storrs Road, but most of the work will be done underground. Traffic in both directions will be maintained, although it may be slower at times to accommodate the work in progress.