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, […]
Category: Facilities Operations Update
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 […]
4/20: Medical Campus Fiber Pulling on Clayton Avenue
Sent on behalf of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Beginning April 20, Archkey will be working on the Medical Campus to conduct fiber-pulling activities in the 4200 and 4300 blocks of Clayton Avenue. Weather permitting, the planned duration of this work is from April 20 to May 1. All work will be done during the day shift, beginning […]
4/13-5/7: Overnight Power-Washing in Metro, Siteman, Newstead, and Clayton Garages
From April 13 to May 7, workers will power-wash the garages according to the schedule below. The work will be done after hours and will not affect parking. If you have any questions, please contact Price Carpenter, Manager, Transportation and Parking, at carpenter.j@wustl.edu.
5/26: Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza Restoration – Steven & Susan Lipstein BJC Institute of Health (BJCIH) Front Entry and Phase 3B Sidewalk Closure
As part of the Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza Restoration, the construction team has closed the front entrance of BJCIH for renovation and the front entrance sidewalk for replacement. Due to adverse weather, unforeseen conditions, and delays in material deliveries, the reopening of the BJCIH front entrance is tentatively scheduled to extend through Tuesday, May […]