Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
Last month, we reached out to you regarding an emergency chilled water leak on campus that resulted in an immediate two-lane closure of West Road. While we were able to isolate the leak and reopen West Road quickly, we shared that a longer-term planned repair would need to take place.
In addition, as part of our ongoing efforts to modernize our campus energy systems, Georgetown Energy Partners is replacing critical underground infrastructure, which requires the excavation of a section of West Road between the central heating and cooling plant and Cooper Field. This project had been paused previously, and we are restarting it this summer.
Schedule
This project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 17, and conclude in mid-October. West Road will be single-lane traffic during this entire project with the exception of the tentative periods below when the road will require a full closure. Pedestrian access will be maintained during all phases and can be viewed on the campus map.
- June 17-20: Both lanes of West Road closed between North Road to Yates Parking Lot which can still be accessed from Reservoir Road.
- June 28-July 29: Both lanes of West Road closed between North Road and Leavey Garage/Garage 4 (Hariri) entrance. During this period, the Yates parking lot will be inaccessible. Permitted parkers will be contacted by OTM directly for alternative options.
- August 13-19: Both lanes of West Road closed between North Road to Yates Parking Lot which can still be accessed from Reservoir Road.
- September 23-October 2: Both lanes of West Road closed between North Road to Yates Parking Lot which can still be accessed from Reservoir Road.
Vehicular Traffic
When both lanes of West Road are closed, community members who park in the Southwest Quad Garage will enter and exit campus via the Canal Road entrance. Community members who park in the Hariri or Leavey Center garages will enter and exit campus via Entrance 4 on Reservoir Road. Expect delays accessing the Leavey Garage east entrance via Tondorf Road due to the redevelopment of the former Henle Village project.
GUTS Impacts
During single-lane periods, expect delays for Dupont and Rosslyn shuttles to Lombardi Circle. During full road closure periods, shuttles will only go to the bus turnaround with supplemental van service to Lombardi Circle through Leavey Garage.
Work Hours
Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Information
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work to improve our campus infrastructure. Please reach out to facilitiesplanning@georgetown.edu with any questions.
Weather and other delays may impact the exact dates and schedule of this project. The most up-to-date information on these phases will be posted on the Active Construction Website.
Sincerely,
Planning and Facilities Management