CP1003754: Whitis Court Residence Halls

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Temporary Construction Notice

Travel Impacts on Whitis Avenue: May 12 - August 22

Construction materials will be delivered intermittently to the Whitis Court construction site, located on the west side of Whitis Avenue between Almetris Duren Hall and the G.B. Dealey Center for New Media, directly across from Kinsolving Residence Hall.

Deliveries are expected to begin May 12 through August 22.

At times, cranes and trucks will temporarily fully block Whitis Avenue to all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Flaggers will direct traffic. All travelers can expect delays in this area while materials are being actively delivered.

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Pedestrian Access 
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Project Dates

Project Dates
June 12, 2024 - June 01, 2027
Project Description

Project Summary

The project entails constructing a new seven-story student housing facility for University Housing & Dining at the current LLA through the LLF buildings site on Whitis Avenue. The site will be fenced off all around, including the parking spaces along Whitis Avenue.

The Andres Construction trailers will be located on a portion of Lot 1 by the TSG garage.

Project Location: Buildings LLA through the LLF site of the existing Whitis Court across from Kinsolving.

Major anticipated outcomes/benefits/ of the completed project: This project will add 1,055 new student beds to University Housing & Dining.

The potholing aims to locate existing utilities for accurate connections by Andres Construction, supporting the future Whitis Court Residence Hall for University Housing & Dining (UHD).

Project Impacts

Pedestrian impact: The sidewalk along Whitis Avenue in front of the LLA through LLF Buildings will be closed throughout the project's duration. This work will affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Whitis Avenue. Barricades and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic and assist pedestrians.

Traffic impact: Southbound lane will be partially obstructed as the operation moves south to north on Whitis Avenue.

Bicycle impact: During the project, bicycle racks previously located in front of LLA through LLF will be temporarily removed, and the sidewalks in front of the LLA through LLF site will be inaccessible.

Parking Impact: The parking spaces in front of the LLA through the LLF Buildings will be unavailable. Whitis Avenue will maintain two lanes of traffic, although temporary lane closures may occur during construction. The Andres trailers will mainly affect the parking spaces and drive aisle of Lot 18  by the TSG Garage. Parking along the west side of Whitis Avenue will be impacted as the operation moves south to north on Whitis.

Contact

If you have questions about this project, please contact construction@utexas.edu.