Lot 68 to remain closed
Lot 68 will be closed throughout November as the public broadcasting towers undergo maintenance work.
The work includes replacing some of the tower components and landscaping the area surrounding the towers to improve drainage. Painting and other miscellaneous tasks also will be done.
“The implementation, oversight and inspection of the work currently in progress will cost $210,000,” said Linda Slater, director of plant engineering and planning.
Lot 68, located north of the Grounds/CHIP building off West Campus Drive, will be closed through early December if the weather permits.
Roads closed
Maintenance on CMU’s Public Broadcasting towers has forced Facilities Management to close the following roads and parking lots at least through Wednesday:
- The CHIP Facility/Grounds building
- West Campus Drive between Theunissen Stadium and University Park Drive
- Denison Drive between Three Leaves Drive and West Campus Drive
- A portion of Lot 64
- The soccer practice field and the pathway that originates along the south edge of the hockey field
- Lot 68 near the CHIP Facility remains closed through early December as previously stated
Other campus lots and streets will be closed during construction as well. The Grounds/CHIP building, West Campus Drive between Theunissen Stadium and University Park Drive, Denison Drive between Three Leaves Drive and West Campus Drive, a portion of Lot 64 and the pathway near the field hockey area and the soccer practice field, also are all closed off until construction is finalized.
CMU Police Chief Stan Dinius has worked in accordance with the people who park in Lot 68.
“We have moved some vehicles to Lot 64 for the time being,” Dinius said.
Dinius said the parking moves will not be a big problem, since Lot 68 only holds nine parking spaces that are assigned to CMU faculty and staff.
“The parking lot is being closed to support site safety during the execution of this work,” Slater said.
Lot 68, located west of Lot 63, is a popular tailgating spot prior to CMU football games. Lot 69, which is located just south of Lot 68, will not have to close down for the current construction taking place. Lot 69 holds 37 vehicles.
