27th Street Closure
As part of STEM@DRAKE construction, 27th Street will close permanently today, March 14. No parking or thru traffic will be allowed; two handicap parking spaces at the south end of the west side of 27th Street (next to Opperman Hall) will remain open. Sidewalks along 27th Street will also be shut down. For an overview of closures, visit the Building STEM@DRAKE website.
Electrical Shutdowns This Week
Today, March 14, a scheduled electrical shutdown will occur from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The affected buildings include Olin, Bell Center, Fieldhouse, Fine Arts (North), The Knapp Center, and Shivers. This scheduled shutdown is a part of the electrical projects that need to be completed prior to the construction of the two buildings on the campus. The rain date for the shutdown is March 15.
On March 19 and March 20 an additional scheduled electrical shutdown will occur. Below is a list of the affected buildings and expected time of the power outage for each building:
March 19
- Olin Hall—2 to 4 hours
- Bell Center—12 to 16 hours
- Fieldhouse—12 to 16 hours
- Knapp Center will be out for both days
- Shivers will be out for both days
March 20
- Olin Hall—6 to 8 hours
- Knapp Center—8 to 10 hours
- Shivers—8 to 10 hours
Rain dates will need to be found later in the spring semester or early summer. If bad weather is predicted, we may start on March 18, depending on scheduled events. If a decision is made to start on March 18, all individuals in these buildings will be notified. If you have questions regarding these scheduled electrical shutdowns please contact Jolene Schmidt, director, operations and support services, at jolene.schmidt@drake.edu.
Temporary Sidewalk Closure
The sidewalk between Olin and Medbury will be closed March 14–18 to install a drainage pipe that crosses in that area. Users of this sidewalk will need to either walk south around Medbury or north along Forest Avenue and around Olin Hall. We understand this is an inconvenience, however we would like to take care of this work over spring break to minimize any disruption.