Construction Alerts
- 11/1/2021 through Spring 2025 Hillcrest Outpatient Pavilion & Parking Structure – Start of Construction
- 10/13/2021–10/20/2021 City of San Diego Fire Station – Geotechnical Investigation Along North Point Lane
- 10/8/2021–11/30/2021 Communication Building in Marshall College
- 10/4/2021–10/29/2021 Spiess Hall Bridge
- 8/23/2021–10/29/2021 Humanities and Social Sciences Building Repair – Delayed access to Scholars Lane, Parking Lot P201 and the Biology Building Loading Dock
- 5/20/2021 through Fall 2023 Scholars Drive South Realignment at Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood
- 3/16/2021–3/1/2022 Humanities and Social Sciences Building Repair Project - Start of Construction
- Early March 2021 through Fall 2021 Mid-Coast Light Rail Transit Project: Pepper Canyon Lane Opening
- 1/4/2021 through Fall 2023 Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood - Intermittent Disruptions on Scholars Drive South (from Keeling Apartments) to Revelle College Drive (Adjacent to the Theatre District) and Closure of Lots P102 & P103
- 9/10/2020 through Late 2021 Mid-Coast Light Rail Transit Project: Pepper Canyon Station Construction
- 8/31/2020 through Spring 2022 Amphitheater Public Realm Project: Visual Arts Building Impacts
- 6/29/2020–12/2021 Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Conservation and Technology Facility: Start of Construction
- 5/11/2020 East Voigt Drive Improvements Project–Campus Point Drive Northbound Lanes Closure 14–18 Months
- 4/17/2020 East Voigt Drive Improvements Project–Voigt Drive Closure 14–18 Months
Ridge Walk Improvements Phase 2 through June 2021
- New Construction: Muir and Revelle College – Ridge Walk Improvements Phase 2
- Project Start: June 2020
- Estimated Completion: June 2021
- Project Description: Ridge Walk
Phase 2 improvements includes work between the Main Gym and the east side of the Biology and AP&M buildings as well as the SunGod Lawn.
Temporary Construction Closures
There will be demolition of the existing “Ridge Walk” pedestrian sidewalk and reconstruction of the hardscape improvements. Signs and detours will identify alternate pathways for pedestrians and multi-modal transportation.
Mid-Coast Light Rail Transit Project through Fall 2021
- New Construction: Mid-Coast Light Rail Transit Project (LRT)
- Contractor: Mid-Coast Transit Constructors (MCTC)
- Project Start: October 2016
- Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
- Location: The LRT extends northward from Old Town along existing railway lines. It crosses to the west side of I-5 just south of Nobel Drive with the first stop at the Veteran’s Hospital (VA Station) and continues north to the UCSD to the west campus stop (Pepper Canyon Station). The Trolley crosses the over the I-5 to the east campus stop (Voigt Station) with the final stop at the Westfield UTC transit center
- Brief Description: The Mid-Coast LRT will expand transportation in the I-5 corridor to accommodate existing and future travel during peak-period commute trips. The LRT will provide an effective campus-commuting alternative, reduce roadway congestion, improve public transit services, and better connect the Mid-Coast corridor with areas of San Diego County served by existing trolley routes.
Impacts to Streets, Parking Lots and Structures
Temporary Closures During Construction:
- MCTC staging area will occupy portions of Warren Field, Pepper Canyon, Lyman Lane, Gilman Drive, Voigt Drive, Campus Point Drive and parking lots P701, P702 and P705.
- Campus-wide alerts will be distributed to faculty, staff, and students when overnight closures to streets or building access is needed. Electronic signs will be posted in impacted areas, providing advanced notice to frequent travelers.
Intermittent Construction Delays
- Electronic signs will be posted frequently with construction updates near impacted areas.
- Flaggers will be present whenever construction vehicles affect traffic.
Franklin Antonio Hall Through February 2022
- New Construction: Franklin Antonio Hall
- Project Start: December 2019
- Estimated Completion: February 2022
- Location: Warren College Neighborhood in the existing P502 parking lot on Voigt Drive
- Project Description: Franklin Antonio Hall
Impacts to Streets, Parking Lots and Structures
Parking lot P502 will close permanently. Voigt Drive and Equality Lane will remain open throughout construction.
Intermittent Construction Delays
Vehicular traffic can expect intermittent delays due to construction traffic entering and exiting the job site and ongoing road improvements.
All pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be diverted to the south side of Voigt Drive where sidewalks and bicycle lanes will remain open. Signs will identify detours and alternate routes and flaggers will be present during construction hours to direct traffic. Please proceed with caution when traveling in this area and allow additional travel time.
See Parking Alternatives for more information and transportation options during construction.