Author: Sean Vasington

Hillside Road Partially Closed – No Thru Traffic during Summer Session

Updated June 30, 2018

As campus improvements associated with UConn2000, 21st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut continue, please plan for travel delays and traffic impacts related to this summer’s construction activities.

Most notably, a portion of Hillside Road is closed between Glenbrook Road and Gilbert Road.

The North and South Parking Garages are open and will remain accessible throughout the summer.

Restricted access to McMahon Residence Hall, Greer Field House and the Student Union will be permitted in special circumstances upon request.  Hillside Road is scheduled to reopen to normal traffic by August 17th.

Additional information regarding where summer construction is planned, including anticipated traffic patterns and delays, is provided here.

We thank you for your continued patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Traffic Impacts due to Construction Activities | April 2018

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn2000, 21st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted due to construction activities:

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

COVENTRY ROAD

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic at Maple Lane
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Right turn only at North Eagleville Road
  • Frequent Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Frequent Delays approaching North Garage and Jim Calhoun Way

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only, No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic, Frequent Delays
  • Alternating Directions at Auditorium Road Ext, Torrey Life Sciences Building, and Atwater Laboratory
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings
  • Obey Traffic Controls at Glenbrook Road

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • Parking Reductions On-Street and at Dodd Center

Construction activities will remain isolated to select areas of campus through the spring semester.  Traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Traffic Impacts due to Construction Activities | March 2018

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn2000, 21st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic, Limited Delays

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic, Authorized Vehicles Only at Library

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

COVENTRY ROAD

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic at Maple Lane
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only, Occasional Delays
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic, Periodic Delays during Class Change
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings
  • Right turn only at North Eagleville Road
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

JIM CALHOUN WAY

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Occasional Delays at Gampel Pavilion March 20-26
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Frequent Delays approaching North Garage and Jim Calhoun Way
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only, No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Frequent Delays at Auditorium Road Ext, Torrey Life Sciences Building, and Atwater Laboratory
  • Occasional Delays between Chemistry Building and Storrs Road (Route 195)
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings
  • Obey Traffic Controls at Glenbrook Road

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • Additional Parking Restrictions & Reductions at Dodd Center

Construction activities will remain isolated to select areas of campus through the spring semester.  Traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Traffic Impacts due to Construction Activities | February 2018

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn2000, 21st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic, Limited Delays

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic, Authorized Vehicles Only at Library

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

COVENTRY ROAD

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic at Maple Lane
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only, Occasional Delays
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic, Periodic Delays during Class Change
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings
  • Right turn only at North Eagleville Road
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

JIM CALHOUN WAY

  • Open to All Traffic, One Way Westbound between Hillside Road and Gampel Service Drive
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic, Occasional Delays between North Eagleville Road and North Garage
  • Frequent Delays between Student Union & Bookstore
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic, Occasional Delays between Discovery Drive and Storrs Road (Route 195)
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings
  • Obey Traffic Controls at Glenbrook Road

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • Additional Parking Restrictions & Reductions at Dodd Center

Construction activities will remain isolated to select areas of campus through the spring semester.  Traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Traffic Impacts due to Construction Activities | November 2017

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn2000, 21st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic, Limited Delays

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic, Authorized Vehicles Only at Library

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

COVENTRY ROAD

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic at Maple Lane
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only, Periodic Delays

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Right turn only at North Eagleville Road
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Frequent Delays at Jim Calhoun Way
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open One-Way (Eastbound) between Discovery Drive and Glenbrook Road to Construction & Local Traffic Only
    • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings, Obey Crossing Guards
  • Open Two-Way between SR195 and Glenbrook Road to All Traffic

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • Additional Parking Restrictions & Reductions at Dodd Center

Many construction activities will continue to taper off through the fall semester while a few locations will remain mobilized through the winter months.  These traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

UPDATED 10/20/2017 | Traffic Impacts due to Construction Activities | October 2017

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn2000, 21st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues into the fall semester, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic, Limited Delays

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic, Authorized Vehicles Only at Library

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

COVENTRY ROAD

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic at Maple Lane
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only, Periodic Delays

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Right turn only at North Eagleville Road
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Frequent Delays at Jim Calhoun Way
  • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open One-Way (Eastbound) between Discovery Drive and Glenbrook Road to Construction & Local Traffic Only
    • Caution: Pedestrian Crossings, Obey Crossing Guards
  • Open Two-Way between SR195 and Glenbrook Road to All Traffic

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • Additional Parking Restrictions & Reductions at Dodd Center

Many construction activities will continue to taper off through the fall semester while a few locations will remain mobilized through the winter months.  These traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Traffic Impacts due to Construction Activities | September 2017

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn200021st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues into the fall semester, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic, Limited Delays

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic, Authorized Vehicles Only at Library

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • Periodic Delays behind Gampel Pavilion

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Right turn only at North Eagleville Road
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Frequent Delays at Jim Calhoun Way
  • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings

 JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution: Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to One-Way (Eastbound) Construction & Local Traffic Only
    • No Thru Traffic, Follow Detour Signs
  • No Access from Route 195 North
    • Enter campus at Discovery Drive (via Route 44)
  • No Access from Route 195 South
    • Enter campus at Bolton Rd
  • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • Additional Parking Restrictions & Reductions at Dodd Center

Many construction activities will continue to taper off through the fall semester while a few locations will remain mobilized through the winter months.  These traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

UPDATED 8/15/17 | Summer Construction Traffic Impacts

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn200021st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) enter the final weeks of summer construction prior to the academic year, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic
  • One-Way Travel between Hillside Road & Hilltop Apts through August 27

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • Periodic Delays at Library Loading Zone

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Periodic Delays at Benton Museum
  • Caution – Pedestrian Zone

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution – Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • Periodic Delays behind Gampel Pavilion

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Single Lane of Travel at Gampel Pavilion through morning of August 24
    • Alternating Direction, Expect Delays
  • Open to All Traffic Both Directions beginning afternoon of August 24
    • Periodic Delays between Student Union and the UConn Bookstore

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution – Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to One-Way (Eastbound) Construction & Local Traffic Only
    • No Thru Traffic, Follow Detour Signs
    • No Access from Route 195 North
      • Enter campus at Discovery Drive (via Route 44)
    • No Access from Route 195 South
      • Enter campus at Bolton Rd
    • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings
  • Discovery Drive to Driveway Exit between North Campus & Northwest Residence Halls
    • Open in Both Directions for All Traffic, August 25-27
    • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • One Way Travel on Extension between Whitney & Gilbert Road
    • Special Access through Construction Zone August 25-27

 

Construction activities will begin to taper off entering the academic year in September but will continue through the fall months in a few locations.  These traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Summer Traffic Patterns Continue

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn200021st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) continues this summer, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to One-Way Construction & Local Traffic Only
    • No Thru Traffic, Follow Detour Signs
    • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings
  • No Access from Route 195 South
    • Enter campus at Discovery Drive (via Route 44)
  • No Access from Route 195 North
    • Enter campus at Bolton Rd or Mansfield Rd

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic, Including Construction Vehicles
  • Single Lane of Travel at Gampel Pavilion
    • Alternating Direction, Expect Delays

WHITNEY ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic or Connection to Gilbert Road
    • Turn-Around at Dodd Center
  • On-Street Parking Reductions

AUDITORIUM ROAD

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
    • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
    • Accessible Drop-Off Area for Theater Events

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Construction & Local Traffic Only
  • Single lane at Benton Museum
    • Alternating Direction, Beware of Pedestrians

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Pedestrian Zone, Emergency Vehicles Only

Construction activities began mobilizing shortly after Commencement and will continue through this fall in many locations.  Changes to these temporary traffic patterns are not anticipated however updates will be announced and posted when conditions warrant.  Some delays approaching these areas should be expected.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu

Evaluating the University of Connecticut Historic District

The University’s Campus Master Plan 2015-2035 (May 2015) includes a high-level summary of historic districts on the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus. Appendix E of the Master Plan (Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse Plan) includes plan diagrams of building locations, summary assessments of condition, and recommendations on what to retain, renovate, or replace over the next 20 years. It is intended to assist the University with mitigation opportunities as well as potential revisions to the University of Connecticut Historic District boundary.

To implement the Master Plan over the next 20 years, numerous buildings, houses, and other resources that contribute to the Historic District may need to be documented, renovated, or even replaced. The purpose of this supplementary document (available here) is to enhance and update the Master Plan with additional guidelines and strategies for contributing resources, including both buildings and landscapes with historic importance. It focuses on documenting areas on the main campus within the University of Connecticut Historic District; however, the process and evaluation method may also apply to other University properties in the future.