Construction Report for
MAY 22-28, 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 - October 15, 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,
and is expected to last through Thursday, Oct. 15.
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.
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
Annual Steam Shutdown (June 30 - August 11, 2026) -
Our annual steam shutdown is scheduled for Tuesday, 6/30/26 and will end Tuesday, 8/11/26.
General notes about the annual steam shutdown -
Some buildings have a permanent or summer back up domestic water heating system which
will supply 110° F hot water during the outage period. They are: Science Initiative,
Arts and Sciences, Bureau of Mines, Coe Library Book-N-Bean, Energy Innovation Center,
Engineering Education Research Building, Field House, Field House North, Half Acre
Gym, High Altitude Performance Center, Hoyt Hall, Ag C, Knight Hall, Old Main, Ross
Hall Dining, Service Building, STEM, Student Health/Cheney, High Bay Research Facility,
Tobin and the Student Union.
Backup building heat systems are available at: Energy Innovation Center – 3rd floor,
Engineering Education Research Building, Science Initiative Building, High Bay Research
Facility, Engineering Addition, Ag Addition, Anthropology, STEM and Bio Sciences –
5th floor vivarium.
Backup autoclaves are available at: Ag C Rm 5024, Animal Sciences Molecular Biology
autoclave room and Bio Sciences 427.
A backup cage washer is located on the 5th floor of Bio Sciences.
The State Vet Chem and BSL-3 Lab buildings are not affected by the shutdown and have
autoclave capability.
The portable boiler for the Washakie Complex will not be installed this year. Downey, Orr, McIntyre & Washakie will not have hot water during this time.
ONGOING & UPCOMING PROJECTS
Anthropology Building Shelving Renovation (EJ Services, February, 2026 thru June,
2026) – The project installs high-density shelving units for the State Archeologist archives
in the basement of the building. The concrete topping slab has been poured. Wall framing
and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in is underway. The loading dock on
the north side of the building is being used for project staging (see map here).
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.
Gateway Center, North Circle Drive and Sidewalk Replacements (Prairie Equipment, June,
2026) – Contractor will be working as weather permits. Access to the building will be along
the north side during the project. Please use caution in work areas.
Pilot Hill Trailhead Improvement Project (Pilot Hill Inc., June, 2026) – Pilot Hill Inc. is constructing a parking area with restroom building and outdoor
shelter East of Jacoby Golf Course near the Jacoby Ridge Trail and North of Willett
Drive. Irrigation and landscaping work has started with parking lot lighting scheduled
for late spring. Please use caution in and around the work area.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Deconstruction (Prairie Equipment, May-June 2026) – Deconstruction of the Sigma Phi Epsilon building will begin the week of May 18th. The construction area will be fenced off. Parking and traffic flow along King
Street will be affected per the linked map. Please use caution as equipment and trucks pass through the area.
Student Housing and Dining Project (JE Dunn Construction, Inc., Denver, CO) – Phase III of the UW North and South Hall landscaping project continues. Construction
fencing will be erected east of the Wyoming Union, south of Education, and north of
McWhinnie Hall. 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.
UW Aquatics Center (October, 2024 thru August, 2026) – Multiple interior items including pool, electrical & plumbing finishing to be completed
in the upcoming weeks. Site landscaping continues. The staging and work area for the
UW Aquatics Center will be in place thru August, 2026. (see map here) Please use caution in the work area.
War Memorial Stadium West Stands Renovation (GE Johnson, Inc., Jackson, WY; January, 2026) – Remaining work items and punch list items will continue until complete. Please use caution in work areas.