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Construction Update

Construction on the West Village Commons, West Village Housing, Site and Safety, and College of Liberal Arts projects continues to progress. Detailed updates and upcoming milestones for each project are listed below. For additional information on campus construction, go to {www.towson.edu/currentconstruction}. For information about how these projects may affect your vehicular and pedestrian traffic on campus, go to {www.towson.edu/constructionimpacts}, or view TU?s construction impacts map by going to {www.towson.edu/main/maps/} and selecting the ?Show Construction? box.

Campus Site and Safety
? The grand stairs are now open for use by the public, though additional close out work will continue to be performed in the area. You can view a photo of the staircase at {http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/archengconst/campusconstruction/AECCurrentProjects2_000.asp}.
? The new entrance to Lecture Hall is on schedule to be completed by July 20. It is expected that occupants will begin moving back into the building July 28.
? Lecture Hall Plaza utilities are complete and the new plaza work has begun. This work is scheduled to be complete by the end of August.
? The temporary entrance to the Towsontown Garage is complete and in use. The reconfiguration of University Avenue continues and should be completed around August 10.

College of Liberal Arts ? Phase II
? The new accessible entrance to Dowell Health Center is nearing completion.
? The walkway from Glen Esk to the Psychology Building will be opened after July 4.
? Lighting along the walkway will be installed this July.
? Interior lights are being installed inside the CLA building.
? A photo album showing the progression of CLA construction is available at { http://www.facebook.com/towsonu?v=photos&ref=ts}

West Village Commons
? Construction is 50% complete. Windows are being installed on the exterior of the building, exterior brickwork is complete, and exterior metal panels are being installed.
? Interior stud walling, ductwork, wiring and plumbing is underway throughout the building.
? The building is currently on schedule for a summer 2011 opening.
? A photo album showing the progression of the West Village Commons construction is available at { http://www.facebook.com/towsonu?v=photos&ref=ts}

West Village Housing Phase II
? The ground floors complete on both buildings.
? Wood wall panels and floor joists are being constructed to support the second floors of both buildings.
? Masonry stairwell towers are nearing completion.
? A photo of current work on the building is available at { http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/archengconst/campusconstruction/AECCurrentProjects2_000.asp}