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EHSL Seismic Retrofit, Phase 1

2023/Start

APR

2023/End

OCT

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Updates

UPCOMING:

June 5, 2023 | Retrofit construction begins, south east corner, main and upper level.

IMPACTS:

  • Construction noise
  • North, South and EHSEB bridge entries all accessible

May 24, 2023 | Level A access to School of Medicine (SOM) closes. Concrete removal scheduled to start.

IMPACTS:

  • Level 1 south east door opens with badge access
  • Potential concrete removal begins anticipate high-level noise, ground vibrations and disruptive working environments
  • North, South and EHSEB bridge entries all accessible
Level A access to School of Medicine (SOM) closes. Concrete removal scheduled to start.

May 23, 2023 | North and South doors of EHSL replaced, main entrance closes

IMPACTS:

  • North and South doors inaccessible
  • Main entrance closes for duration of SOM construction
  • EHSEB bridge entry remains open
EHSL North and South doors replaced. Access by EHSEB bridge upper level.

May 23, 2023 | EHSL main and north entrance closed no card entrance. Access through the EHSEB bridge. Reopening TBA.

Due to a new doors and card reader installation at the new south entrance location.


May 22, 2023 | School of Medicine (SOM): West sidewalk closes

IMPACTS:

  • Access to Main level entrance closed for duration of SOM construction
  • EHSL access restricted to EHSEB bridge and North doors
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine west side walk closes, May 22, 2023

Past Updates

May 11, 2023 | Phase 1: South bike racks removal

May 8, 2023 | Phase 1: Furniture removal from the southeast corner on the main level.


April 17, 2023 | Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine construction perimeter fence installation.

View the construction map for impacted areas.

Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine construction perimeter fence installation.
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Traffic Impacts

Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine construction perimeter fence traffic impact
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To see the most current information https://map.utah.edu/


March 16, 2023 | We have exciting news for 2023: EHSL is preparing for an earthquake retrofit! We anticipate construction changes and updates over the next three years. Stay up to date on all the details at the construction website.

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EHSL Construction Timeline
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You will love the changes. Safer, Quieter, More Comfortable

What to Expect:

2023APRPHASE 1
Earthquake retrofitting, southeast corner of building.
2023OCTPHASE 2
Construction of the core, central elevator shaft.