Traffic Alert: Dog Lane Closed

Due to construction of the new Dog Lane connection to Storrs Road, Dog Lane will be closed between Storrs Road and Bundy Lane starting Thursday, July 19, 2012.  We expect this portion of the road to be reopened to traffic by Wednesday, August 1, 2012.  During this period, no access to Dog Lane will be provided from Storrs Road.

Businesses located on Dog Lane between Willowbrook Road and Storrs Road should direct their employees and customers coming from Storrs Road to use Gurleyville Road and Bundy Lane as a temporary detour.  From the intersection with Bundy Lane, Dog Lane will be limited to local traffic between Bundy Lane and Willowbrook Road to allow access to Dog Lane residents and businesses.  To minimize impact of the road closure on surrounding neighborhoods, all construction traffic to Storrs Center will be rerouted through University property; no construction traffic will be directed to local roads.

Please email questions regarding this closure.

Phase 1B Begins

While work on Phase 1A continues, the construction of Phase 1B has begun. Phase 1B will consist of one mixed-use building located adjacent to the parking garage. The upper floors will be occupied by The Oaks on the Square (rental apartments), and the first floor will have commercial spaces. The building is planned to open in August 2013.

Construction of Phase 1B has begun; this building will be adjacent to the parking garage.

The realignment of Dog Lane is proceeding with utilities work continuing. Once finished, Dog Lane will intersect with Storrs Road (Route 195) north of its current intersection. The construction of the new sidewalks and curbing along the existing portion of Dog Lane is currently underway. Dog Lane remains closed to through traffic. Local traffic to businesses and residences may experience delays due to the on-going work.

The sidewalk in front of 9 Dog Lane is taking shape.

Interior work on the upper floors has progressed steadily while the exteriors are receiving finishing touches. Work on the parking garage is also continuing. Phase 1A, specifically the parking garage, 1 Dog Lane, and 9 Dog Lane, is set to open in mid-August.

An artist's rendering of 1 Dog Lane, as seen from the future Town Square.
Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects.

One Dog Lane, under construction.

An artist's rendering of 1 Dog Lane, as seen traveling south on Storrs Road (Route 195).
Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects.

One Dog Lane, under construction.

A computer rendering of the north side of the parking garage.

The parking garage, under construction.

What a difference a year makes!

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Getting ready for Phase 1B

The preparation for construction of Phase 1B has begun with the demolition of 10 Dog Lane (the former “Phil’s” building).  The demolition of 4 Dog Lane (the former location of Storrs Automotive) will begin soon as well.  Once both buildings are demolished and some other site preparation work is completed, the construction of Phase 1B will begin.

Demolition of 10 Dog Lane has begun.

Phase 1B will be a building built adjacent to the parking garage.

Phase 1B will consist of one building which will be adjacent to the parking garage.  The building will feature commercial businesses on the first floor with residential units on the upper floors.  The residential units will be part of The Oaks on the Square.  Lease negotiations for the commercial spaces are underway, including the lease for the UConn Co-op’s new satellite location.

Meanwhile, construction of Phase 1A continues with façade, roof, and interior work on 1 Dog Lane and 9 Dog Lane and interior work on the parking garage.

One Dog Lane

Nine Dog Lane is at left. Eleven Dog Lane, Storrs Automotive's new home, is at right.

Phase 1B will be adjacent to the parking garage, obscuring the blank wall seen above.

The utility work on Dog Lane continues in preparation for the realignment of the street.  Dog Lane remains closed to through traffic during the day.  Residents and customers of the local businesses may use Dog Lane but should expect delays.

Dog Lane is closed to through traffic during construction.

The work on the façades of 1 Dog Lane and 9 Dog Lane is progressing. As the work on the upper floors and roof finishes and the new businesses complete their plans, the focus will shift to finishing the storefronts.

Work on the facades continues.

Two businesses have moved into their new locations: Select Physical Therapy (9 Dog Lane, Suite 108) and Storrs Automotive (11 Dog Lane).  While construction in the area continues, they are both accessible and open for business.  Look for the signs along Dog Lane to direct you to their new locations.

Select Physical Therapy is now located in Suite 108 of 9 Dog Lane.

Storrs Automotive's new home, 11 Dog Lane, is located behind 9 Dog Lane.