The storm sewer and streetscape project on University Avenue is progressing as scheduled. Sidewalks and street paving have started at 31st Street and will continue east to Aliber Hall. As the contractor continues its work, there will always be at least one drive open for access to the GK parking lot.
Once the installation of the storm sewer adjacent to Cowles Library is complete, sidewalks and street paving will begin at 25th Street heading west to the Olmsted parking lot. Temporary gravel access will be made available for continuous access to the Olmsted lot. The contractor will then need to move the travel lanes on University Avenue from the south to the north in order to install storm sewer runs to adjacent streets. This switch will happen mid–late October.
It is anticipated that the contractor will complete its work by mid-December with finishing touches of new street and traffic lights, final grading and seeding, landscaping and bus shelter installations happening in the spring.
— Kelly Foster, Finance & Administration