The University has prepared an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) to further evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action, as well as other alternatives, including the No Action alternative. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is proposing to begin construction of the Northwest Science Quad on an approximately 22-acre site located at the northwest corner of campus which includes the existing Lot 9, X-Lot, and L-Lot. The Northwest Science Quad is identified as part of the North Eagleville Science District in the University’s Campus Master Plan and is part of the capital project initiatives in support of Next Generation Connecticut to significantly expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn. The proposed project consists of the following:

• Science 1 Building – an ~193,600 gross square foot (GSF) STEM Research Center
• Supplemental utility plant (SUP)
• North Woodland Corridor walkway
• Improvements to King Hill Road and realignment of Hillside Road and Alumni Drive
• Stormwater management and other campus-wide utilities to service the Northwest Science Quad
• Extension of utility tunnel from existing Central Utility Plant (CUP) to the proposed SUP
• Surface parking (approximately 180 spaces)

Construction associated with the project will incorporate best practices of sustainability with a minimum goal for Science 1 of LEED Gold certification, with a goal of also being certified for the U.S. Green Building Council Sustainable SITES program.

The EIE is available for public review and comment. It can be found electronically by clicking here, and it also can be obtained at the Mansfield Town Clerk’s Office, Audrey P Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT and Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield, CT.

A public hearing on this project will be held on January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dodd Center’s Konover Auditorium, 405 Babbidge Road, Unit 1205, Storrs, CT. The closest public parking is in the South Garage, 2366 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT. Adjacent to the UConn Bookstore. Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m. to allow review of informational materials. Please note that this event will be available via livestream:

To Watch Live:

• Go to http://ait.uconn.edu/live-streaming/.
• Go to the event date on the calendar (January 30, 2019).
• Look for the event by start time and name: 6:50 pm Stream04 – NW Science Quad Proj – Konover.
• In the description of the calendar event you will find info on which Live Stream will host the event. Choose the link based on the description in the calendar information.

To Watch Later:

• After your event is over, we will provide a link to the recorded event here.

Written comments should be sent to: Sean Vasington, UConn – Planning, Design, and Construction, 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3038; Storrs, CT 06269; email: sean.vasington@uconn.edu.

The deadline for comments is through February 8, 2019.

UPDATED NOV 1, 2018

With many projects completing their respective construction activities before winter sets in, a few traffic patterns have changed for the remainder of the fall semester, and beyond.

Jim Calhoun Way between Alumni Drive and I Lot at Freitas Ice Forum is now closed.  This closure will be in place until Summer 2020 for completion of additional infrastructure upgrades for the southwest area of campus and development of new athletic facilities.

I Lot will remain accessible from Separatist Road and the remainder of Jim Calhoun Way may be accessed from Alumni Drive or Hillside Road.  Buses, special event and game traffic will be permitted through Hilltop Apartments when necessary.

Also, with construction substantially completed along North Eagleville Road, left turns onto Glenbrook Road have been re-established for inbound traffic.  Outbound traffic on North Eagleville Road will stop and yield to oncoming inbound traffic turning left onto Glenbrook Road.

Please plan accordingly for travel delays related to these and other areas of campus as shown and outlined in this presentation.  Construction sites and traffic patterns are subject to change however updates will be announced when significant.

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

With the academic year in full swing and many projects completing their respective construction activities before winter sets in, a few traffic patterns will change for the remainder of the fall semester, and beyond.

Most notably, the portion of Jim Calhoun Way closed between Separatist Road and I Lot (adjacent to Freitas Ice Forum) will reopen by mid-October.  At that time, a new portion of Jim Calhoun Way will close between Alumni Drive and I Lot.  This closure will be in place until Summer 2020 for completion of additional infrastructure upgrades for the southwest area of campus and development of new athletic facilities.

I Lot will remain accessible from Separatist Road and the remainder of Jim Calhoun Way may be accessed from Alumni Drive or Hillside Road.  Buses, special event and game traffic will be permitted through Hilltop Apartments when necessary.

Also, as the final paving course, road markings and landscape improvements are completed along North Eagleville Road, left turns onto Glenbrook Road will be re-established for inbound traffic.  Outbound traffic on North Eagleville Road will stop and yield to oncoming inbound traffic turning left onto Glenbrook Road.

Please plan accordingly for travel delays related to these and other areas of campus as outlined in this presentation.  Traffic patterns are subject to change however updates will be announced when significant differences in construction logistics 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

As the the majority of summer construction concludes and another academic year begins, various improvements will continue through the fall semester with new impacts on campus traffic patterns.

Most notably, a portion of Jim Calhoun Way will close between Separatist Road and I Lot (adjacent to Freitas Ice Forum) for upgrading infrastructure that serves the southwest area of campus.  The closure begins on August 27th and is scheduled to reopen on October 2nd.  Jim Calhoun Way, all athletic facilities along it, and I Lot will remain accessible from Hillside Road and Alumni Drive.

Also, as North Eagleville Road reopens to normal traffic, left turns onto Glenbrook Road (inbound) will be accessible to emergency, service and other authorized vehicles, including special events coordinated by Public Safety.

Please plan accordingly for travel delays related to these and other areas of campus as outlined in this presentation.  Traffic patterns are subject to change however updates will be announced when significant differences in construction logistics 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 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

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

The Student Recreation Center Project update is now available on UConn UPDC You Tube Channel. This is the 11th video in the series taken March 6, 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVLmBsESK0k

 

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

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