New entrance to open at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on August 14

Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Weather pushed plans for unveiling the new main entrance to Barnes-Jewish Hospital into August. The expanded patient drop-off lanes, valet parking and entry vestibule in front of BJH are now scheduled to open August 14th. The current street-level entry will permanently close at that time. Located east of the […]

BJCIH rooftop strobic exhaust fan smoke testing

To validate wind study results on the BJCIH Vertical Expansion project, workers will perform a smoke test of the existing Strobic exhaust fans. This test will involve placing a smoke candle into the plenum box of the current fans on the roof of BJCIH and documenting the plume height. This testing will result in smoke […]

Sustainable Operations Strategic Plan 2023 Update

Now available: Sustainable Operations Strategic Plan 2023 Update! In 2018, the School of Medicine published its first Sustainable Operations Strategic Plan for 2018 – 2025, detailing sustainability initiatives and commitments. Our newly published document provides updates on all commitments made in 2018 and looks forward to the remaining two years. If you have any questions, […]

Partial street closure McKinley and Euclid

Beginning August 14th, Corrigan Co. will start the McKinley underground steam and condensate line replacement project. The project will run during normal working hours through October 31st. During this time, the southern McKinley sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian foot traffic along with the street from Euclid to the parking lot entrance at 718. The […]

Ambulatory Cancer Center tower crane dismantle

Removal of the tower cranes for the new Ambulatory Cancer Center is planned for the weekends of August 4th and September 8th. The activities will impact all eastbound vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Forest Park Ave. from Euclid to Taylor. Vehicular traffic will be rerouted, via traffic signs, to turn north at Euclid towards Laclede […]

Euclid ADA ramp project block off

On Saturday, July 22nd, Fixture Contracting demolished the concrete in front of Irene Walter Johnson’s building for a new ADA curb cut. On Monday, July 24th worker will pour concrete. We will block off the street on Friday, July 21st, in the evening. See picture for more information. We must block the area through the […]

Reminder – Safety in Hope Plaza

As a reminder, Hope Plaza is currently under construction for the BJCIH Vertical Expansion project, please be aware of the limited walkways in that area and stay alert when walking in this area. Also, as a reminder, please remember that the Plaza is always a walk-only zone during construction to ensure safety and riding of […]