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Construction and Parking
A map of construction impacts. Updated June 12, 2025.
Construction Impacts
- Olive Walk: Utility work in the temporarily fenced area near the turtle ponds will continue throughout July. The hole will be backfilled in August. Expect minimal noise, dust, and vibration.
- Ginsburg Center: Concrete for the third floor will be poured on Tuesday, July 8; expect to see more trucks entering and leaving the site.
- Kellogg Lab: The east entrance will be closed Wednesday, July 9, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. while concrete is poured.
- Downs-Lauritsen Lab: Workers on the third and fourth floors are preparing for construction of the bridge to the Ginsburg Center in late August or September. Heat and hot water will be unavailable on Saturday, July 12, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Parking and Traffic
- Expect increased truck traffic around campus for concrete and material deliveries. There will be no parking, road, or lane closures.
Pedestrian Access
- See map above for areas that are limited to pedestrians.
Community Member Milestones
Resources
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Media Mentions
June 24, 2025
El País, mentioning Thomas Hou
June 23, 2025
New York Times, quoting Mike Brown
June 17, 2025
USA Today, featuring Vikram Ravi

"Scarlet-hued and gossamer-winged." by staff member Faria Chowdhury
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"Pioneer" by student Vassilios Dresios
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"Golden hour at Caltech!" by student RJ Chadha
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"The 'Less Impossible Quartet' performing at the Athenaeum." by staff member Franca Hoffman
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