Question

Hello Deans,

Is there a map of campus sidewalk closures? I walk to campus a lot of the time, and this summer my routes have been closed at seemingly random times. I have been unable to predict these closures, so I’ve had to backtrack and find different routes. Am I missing something?

Thanks!

Route Finder Amid Construction

Response

Dear Route Finder Amid Construction,

Thanks so much for your question. I understand how frustrating this can be and have to sometimes remind myself that the end goal of the construction projects is to ultimately help improve our campus. I had to do some digging and found that “Construction Impacts” is a function of our colleagues in Facilities and Campus Services (FCS). So, I reached out to this office to gather some information that might help it so that you can better plan your walking route. Here is what I found:

• CUInfo hosts the Special Conditions and Campus Alerts page.
• To subscribe to the electronic mailing list that distributes notification of road closures, construction project impacts, or events on campus, send an email message to SpecialConditions-L-request@cornell.edu. The body of the message should read “join” (without the quotes).
• A complete listing of the construction projects around campus is found on the FCS website.
• More information about some of the summer projects is found on the FCS website.
• If you are looking for parking updates, you can go to the parking page on the FCS website.

I think you are looking for a campus map that has the construction projects noted. As a result, I shared that suggestion with our friends at Facilities and Campus Services and learned that there is indeed a map available for viewing online; however, this map does not address all emergency or limited time projects, partial closures, etc. That information is communicated through the special conditions alert notification page and mail list.

I hope this response provides you with more information to help you be informed about the best campus route as you get from place to place during construction.

Warmly,

Janna

Janna Lamey
Senior Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Life