Construction Updates

Special Alert: East Campus Traffic Patterns Impacted by Construction Activities, Jan. 10

Due to construction activities, local traffic patterns at and around the site may be impacted by construction vehicles on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Beginning at approximately 7 a.m., we expect northbound St. Nicholas and southbound Audubon Avenues, as well as 167th St., to be impacted by frequent deliveries to the construction site. Deliveries will continue throughout both days. Flag persons will be on-site to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please observe posted road, sidewalk, and parking restrictions during this time.

What is Happening:

• Exterior Work
  • Concrete formwork for the new building continues.
• Russ Berrie Lobby Work
  • The relocation and installation of a new, relocated lobby security desk and locker room continues.
• School of Nursing 7th Floor
  • Construction of a passageway to the new building begins on Saturday, January 11. Access to the 7th floor interconnected space between Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion, School of Nursing building and the new research building will be restricted until the completion of the project.
  • Protection barriers will be installed along the southeast corner of the 7th floor terrace on Wednesday, January 15, and Thursday, January 16. Access to the southeast corner of the terrace will be restricted until the project is completed. 

What to Expect:

• Construction activity will be performed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
• After-hours construction of the lobby-level scaffolding will be performed on weeknights.
• Other after-hours and some weekend work may be required; we will notify you before after-hours or weekend work begins.  

Safety Initiatives:

• Safety barriers and air filters will protect all construction areas.  

Need More Information?

• For any community-related issues, please contact the Office of Academic and Community Partnerships at 212-305-8060 or cumcgca@columbia.edu.

Special Alert:

Due to construction activities, local traffic patterns at and around the site may be impacted by construction vehicles on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Beginning at approximately 7 a.m., we expect northbound St. Nicholas and southbound Audubon Avenues, as well as 167th St., to be impacted by frequent deliveries to the construction site. Deliveries will continue throughout the day.

Flag persons will be on-site to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please observe all posted road, sidewalk, and parking restrictions during this time.

Special Alert: Modified Parking and Sidewalk Access on 167th Street and Audubon Avenue

Beginning Friday, October 4, access to the sidewalk and parking along Audubon Avenue and 167th Street will be modified to accommodate construction scaffolding. 

The following sidewalks and parking lanes will temporarily be unavailable and remain unavailable until construction ends:

• Audubon Avenue: A portion of the southbound parking lane and adjacent sidewalk between 168th and 167th Streets
• 167th Street: The northern sidewalk and all parking on both sides of the street between Audubon and St. Nicholas Avenues

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What is Happening:

• Russ Berrie Cellar-Level Work
  • Relocation of MEP equipment, partial removal of cellar ceiling, and construction of new mechanical rooms continue.
• Russ Berrie Lobby-Level Work
  • The relocation of mechanical and sprinkler systems and the installation of a new, relocated lobby security desk and locker room continue.
• Exterior Work
  • Demolition of blacktop in the street-level parking lot continues.
  • Concrete formwork for the new building is scheduled to begin in mid-October.

What to Expect:

• Construction activity will be performed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
• After-hours construction of the lobby-level scaffolding will be performed on weeknights.
• Other after-hours and some weekend work may be required; we will notify you before after-hours or weekend work begins.  

Safety Initiatives:

• Safety barriers and air filters will protect all construction areas.  

Need More Information?

• For any community-related issues, please contact the Office of Academic and Community Partnerships at 212-305-8060 or cumcgca@columbia.edu.

Special Alert:

• First-floor access between Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion and Columbia University School of Nursing remains temporarily unavailable due to construction activity in the Russ Berrie lobby.  

What is Happening:

• Russ Berrie Cellar-Level Work
  • Ongoing relocation of MEP equipment
  • Partial removal of cellar ceiling and construction of new mechanical rooms
• Russ Berrie Lobby-Level Work
  • Relocation of mechanical and sprinkler systems continue
  • Relocation and installation of a new lobby security desk
  • Construction of a new locker room continues
• Exterior Work
  • Installation of site fencing that closes off the School of Nursing Building exit to 167th St., the adjacent sidewalk, and several street parking spots located at 167^th St. and Audubon Ave.;
    • Nearby trees and planters will be protected
• Removal of street-level Russ Berrie/School of Nursing parking lot blacktop

Special Alert:

• First-floor access between Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion and Columbia University School of Nursing will be temporarily unavailable due to construction activity in the Russ Berrie lobby.  

What is Happening:

• Sealing of interior windows in Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion and School of Nursing that face new building site
• Russ Berrie Cellar-Level Work
  • Relocation of MEP equipment in the Russ Berrie Building cellar
  • Demolition of existing mechanical room in the Russ Berrie Building cellar
  • Creation of a temporary construction field office
• Russ Berrie Lobby-Level Work
  • Construction of temporary scaffolding above passenger the elevator lobby and loading dock entrance
  • Replacement of ceiling and lighting fixtures; relocation of mechanical and sprinkler systems 
  • Relocation of lobby security desk and installation of building turnstiles
  • Construction of a new locker room

Special Alert:

• The Russ Berrie/School of Nursing Parking Garage is temporarily closed and will remain closed through the duration of construction. Access to the parking garage will be restricted to construction personnel only.

What is Happening:

• Installation of temporary partitions and field office in the Russ Berrie/School of Nursing parking garage
• Relocation of MEP equipment in the cellar of the Russ Berrie Building  
• Sealing of interior windows in Russ Berrie and SON that face new building site
• Planning of new reception desk and locker room located in the lobby of Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilio