Construction Report for
October 16 – 22, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class Change Over - Reminder to avoid driving in Prexy's Pasture during class changeover and yield to pedestrians at all times. The sidewalk between the Agriculture Building and Engineering is NOT a service drive.
Ivinson Avenue Closure (May 18 – mid-November, 2026) - Reconstruction of Ivinson Avenue will result in the
closure of the street along and through the University of Wyoming campus starting
Monday, May 18. The closure will be between Eighth Street and 15th Street, to both
traffic and parking. Access will be maintained to the “loop” around Knight Hall either
through 12th Street or 13th Street from Grand Avenue. Access also will be maintained
to the parking for Hoyt Hall as much as possible via either 11th Street or 12th Street
from Grand Avenue.
This project includes replacement of sanitary sewer and water lines, storm sewer and
all of the street surface.
Area from 15th to 13th Streets, including the Cooper House parking lot and 14th Street are slated to open the week of October 26th.
Preparations for temporary asphalt surfacing between 8th and 12th Streets is scheduled to begin on October 19th. An ADA crossing will be placed at the 10th Street intersection. It is anticipated that the road will open early to mid-November,
however no firm date has been established.
GENERAL INFORMATION & MAPS
Interactive Construction Map – The best quick reference for active capital construction projects, both vertical
and civil maps are available. On the left side of the map, there are layers that you
can select with the check boxes to change what is visible on the map. Click on the
features on the map for information.
Vehicle Access to Core Campus - Vehicular traffic flow onto core campus will be restricted. Every effort must be
made to keep vehicles off of the Prexy’s area during peak passing periods. The Berry
Gate access, at 9 ½ Lewis Street, will be the only access. Incoming vehicles must
pass through this controlled entrance utilizing an authorized WyoOne card.
Information on Capital Construction Projects - Planning & Construction
ONGOING & UPCOMING PROJECTS
15th & Willett (ongoing - October, 2026) – Emergency repairs are ongoing at the Willett pit pumping station north of the Honors House. The area has been fenced off. Please use caution around construction activities and equipment.
Arts & Sciences Building (ongoing - October, 2026) - Installation of a new cooling solution for IT's Node 2 basement room (room 007)
began July 2. Construction activities will occur near the northwest entrance and adjacent
window well areas of the A&S Building. Pedestrian access along the northwest side
of the building may be intermittently impacted, beginning with demolition of the existing
air conditioning unit on July 2, 2026.
Aven Nelson Memorial Building – First Floor Renovations (UW Operations) – Portions of the first floor are being renovated for the Wyoming Migration Initiative
and the Zoology Dept. Demolition is currently underway. Please use caution around
construction activities, equipment, and materials.
Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, Air Handling Unit Replacement (Richardson
Construction, June 22 – October 2026): The contractor will utilize a staging area just north of BCPA and begin demo of AHU3
the week of June 22nd. The majority of the work will take place on the interior of
the NW section of the building, but will require access to the roof from the north
and west sides using cranes and fork lifts. During construction, there may be periods
when access through individual doors is temporarily unavailable. Please use caution
as equipment and trucks move through the area.
Gateway Center, North Circle Drive and Sidewalk Replacements (Prairie Equipment, October,
2026) – Contractor will be working as weather permits. Access to the building will be along
the north side during the project. Circle Drive has been poured and needs to cure
until the end of October. The drive is “Open to Foot Traffic Only”. Please use caution
in work areas.
Student Housing and Dining Project Phase 3 Landscaping (GH Phipps Wyoming, Laramie,
WY) – Phase III of the UW North and South Hall landscaping project continues with hardscaping
and landscaping work in area 501 (West of Dining) and area 503 (South Lawn). Area
502 (Education) is complete and punch lists are nearing completion. Area 501 Update:
demo is underway and utilities are getting ready to start. Area 503 Update: Seat walls
are nearing completion. Pedestrian, bicycle, and ADA access will be limited during
the construction and alternate routes have been identified (see map here). Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses, with July 2027 as
an anticipated completion date.