On Saturday, May 16, Metro Garage will be closed to vehicle access from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, the existing rooftop split unit will be replaced, and Nash Way will be closed just past the transfer center bus entrance while the crane operates. During the closure: Normal access to Metro Garage is expected to resume […]
Category: Facilities Operations Update
Forest Park Entrance Work to Begin Mid-May
Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis are enhancing access and beautifying the entrance to Forest Park at Kingshighway and Hospital Drive starting in mid-May. The project is expected to have minimal impact on traffic, but there may be occasional lane reductions and construction equipment on Hospital […]
5/15: South Newstead Lane Closure
Sent on behalf of Ameren. Ameren will proceed with underground work on the evening of Friday, May 15 (likely after 3 p.m.). During this time, one lane of traffic on South Newstead between Duncan and Clayton Avenues will be shut down, and traffic control will be in place. If you have any questions, please contact […]
April-August: Plaza Lobby Detour Changes
Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As renovations continue, areas reopen, and detours shift. Three new elevators to serve the main and street level lobbies opened in April. With the elevators, a new street-level lobby and atrium also opened, providing a street-level connection to the new Plaza West Tower. The corridor on the main level, […]
4/30-6/30: 4533 Clayton Avenue Building to Begin Construction
Construction will begin at the 4533 Clayton Avenue Building and run through the end of June 2026. The contractor will use the exterior stairway as the primary means of access, and a dumpster will be located on the west side of the building. There should be no disruptions to parking or daily operations. If you […]
5/2: Rehabilitation Institute Replacing 2 Roof Top Air Handlers
Sent on behalf of the Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis. On May 2, the Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis will be replacing two rooftop air handlers. The street and alley flanking the building will be closed to allow a crane and a semi-flatbed to operate. It is anticipated that this project will take one full […]
4/27-6/1: Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza Restoration – Sidewalk Closures & Future Phases
Now that more favorable weather has arrived, we are planning to advance work in the plaza at a slightly faster pace, pending weather. Additionally, as we complete work in the center of the plaza, our upcoming phases will work in the perimeter areas of the plaza, such as the Mid Campus Center circle, closer to […]
5/2-8/17: Bridge Renewal Project to Impact SLCH Circle Drive & Wohl Circle
The Bridge Renewal Project, a critical infrastructure project to restore and replace aged structures and upgrade utilities beneath the Medical Campus, will begin impacting the St. Louis Children’s Hospital circle drive and the Wohl Circle driveway off Children’s Place starting Saturday, May 2. To prepare, the Emergency Department parking area will be closed Wednesday night, April 22, at midnight through Thursday morning, April 23, at 8 […]
4/23 & 4/30: Free Bike Tune-Up
WashU Medicine students, faculty, and staff are invited to get their bikes tuned up for free on Thursday, April 23, and Thursday, April 30, both from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tune-ups cover basic maintenance and are first-come, first-served. You can find more information here.
May ‘26: Bird Migration Across the Mississippi River Flyway
Bird migration across the Mississippi River Flyway occurs in late April through May as birds begin to migrate north through St. Louis. WashU is a program partner to the Lights Out Heartland campaign, which obligates us to show leadership by example and spread the impact through outreach. St. Louis is the fifth most dangerous city […]