Construction
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Fencing at Garland construction site to move temporarily
The fencing surrounding the Garland Hall construction site will be temporarily expanded in order to conduct underground utility work for approximately two weeks. All current accessible sidewalks around Garland Hall will remain open. One ADA parking space located between the Divinity School and Garland Hall will be affected for the duration of this work. Read MoreOct 26, 2023
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After-hours concrete pour to occur at Highland Plant construction site Sept. 9
On Saturday, Sept. 9, construction hours at the Highland Plant site at the corner of Children's Way and 25th Avenue South will be extended to midnight to complete a concrete pour. Disruptive noise will occur from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and workers will be on site until midnight. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Alternative parking lots, garages to mitigate traffic near 25th Avenue Garage
Due to construction blockages and West End traffic, annual parking permit holders who utilize 25th Avenue Garage should consider other parking and commute options. Read MoreAug 23, 2023
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Tips for commuting, parking on campus during current construction
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have daily faculty, staff and student commuters as well as many visitors each day. With construction currently underway around campus, regular notices will be released to make navigating campus easier. Read MoreJul 31, 2023
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Access road installation from Stevenson Center Lane to Garland Hall changes pedestrian routes beginning June 26
Garland Hall will be undergoing construction to improve the building's interior and enhance accessibility. To prepare for this project, an access road will be installed in three phases to minimize the impact to pedestrian traffic. The road is only for construction and emergency vehicles and will alter the pedestrian and bicycle routes in the area. Read MoreJun 23, 2023
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Work zone may affect Lot 5 near Wilson Hall beginning May 22
Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Work zone may affect Peabody Administration Building entrance starting May 22
Parking spaces in front of the Peabody Administration Building will be closed off 6 a.m.–2 p.m. for six Mondays, beginning May 22, for a crane that will assist crews in roof work. The crane will be in the parking spots on the west side of the building. Please watch for work near the entrance. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Wyatt Center roof work will begin May 17
The circle in front of the Wyatt Center will be closed, beginning May 17, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a crane to conduct work on the roof of the building. Crane work will take place May 17–18, June 5–6 and July 24. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Medical Center Drive to be closed May 20
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be affected Saturday, May 20, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. by a crane installation. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions, and only emergency vehicles will be allowed access for the duration of the project. The turn lanes from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be closed during this time. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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Crane work at Village at Vanderbilt will be on Saturdays beginning March 4
Beginning Saturday, March 4, there will be work at The Village at Vanderbilt to replace the roof on the fourth floor. The work will be from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The South Drive entrance to the upper packing deck will be closed, but vehicles can still pull into the parking area from 21st Avenue and Capers Avenue. Read MoreMar 3, 2023
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Lot 104, 24th Avenue sidewalk will be closed March 6–13
Parking Lot 104 and the west sidewalk on 24th Avenue will be closed from Monday, March 6, to Monday, March 13, for construction related to Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative project. This is the first of three phases of work that will occur in this area. Read MoreFeb 28, 2023
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Medical Center Drive will close to nonemergency traffic on Feb. 25
Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be limited to emergency vehicles only on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the installation of a crane for work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions. Read MoreFeb 21, 2023
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Construction will impede Medical Center North A Wing entrance on Feb. 4.
Construction equipment will impede access to the A wing entrance to Medical Center North on Saturday, Feb. 4, starting at 6:30 a.m. A boom lift for workers to reach third-floor windows will be parked on the sidewalk off of 21st Avenue toward the building. Read MoreFeb 3, 2023
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21st Avenue northbound lane, sidewalk closure start Feb. 6
Pedestrian and northbound vehicular traffic on 21st Avenue will be affected daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 6, until Saturday, Feb. 11, for Nashville Department of Transportation work to add curb cuts in preparation for moving the intersection. Read MoreFeb 3, 2023
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Boring, soil testing to occur on campus starting April 11
As part of a multi-year Central Utility Infrastructure project, TTL Inc., a geotechnical company, under the direction of the Campus Planning and Construction office, will be conducting exploratory soil testing and boring on campus for approximately four days starting Monday, April 11. Read MoreApr 7, 2022
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Utility boring, soil testing for campus utility upgrades to start Feb. 8
As part of a multiyear Central Utility Infrastructure project, geotechnical company TTL Inc., under the direction of the Campus Planning and Construction office, will conduct exploratory soil testing and boring on campus starting Feb. 8. Read MoreFeb 3, 2022
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Blasting for Residential College C in West End Neighborhood to begin Oct. 25
Blasting for the foundation of Residential College C in the West End Neighborhood is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 21, 2021
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Portion of sidewalk along 21st Avenue to close
To ensure the safety of the Vanderbilt and surrounding community, a section of the sidewalk along 21st Avenue between Grand Avenue and Scarritt Place will be closed beginning Saturday, Oct. 2, to continue work on the renovation and addition project at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreOct 1, 2021
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Infrastructure, utility work begins in campus historic core near Kirkland, Neely and Benson
Starting Monday, May 17, work will begin in the “historic core” of campus adjacent to Kirkland Hall, Neely Auditorium and Benson Science Building. This work will update the underground infrastructure, including the installation of new chilled water lines in support of FutureVU’s sustainability goals. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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21st Avenue southbound closed due to VUMC construction work Nov. 7, 14
A partial closure of the southbound lane of 21st Avenue between the entrance to the School of Nursing and the intersection of 21st and Edgehill avenues is schedule for Saturday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at approximately 6:30 a.m. each day. Read MoreNov 6, 2020