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Construction and Parking
A map of construction impacts. Updated July 10, 2025.
Construction Impacts
- Olive Walk: Utility work in the temporarily fenced area near the turtle ponds will continue throughout July. The walkway along the Guggenheim Lab (GALCIT) will be closed and fenced at the turtle ponds until at least Friday, July 18. Expect minimal noise, dust, and vibration.
- Ginsburg Center: Concrete for the fourth floor will be poured in early to mid-August; expect to see more concrete trucks entering and leaving the site.
- 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. Workers are following strict safety protocols in coordination with Caltech's Environmental Health and Safety office. Heat and hot water will be unavailable on Saturday, July 12, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Deonized water and steam will be interrupted in late July, date to be set.
Parking and Traffic
- Two parking structures will be briefly closed for cleaning on Saturdays:
- Holliston Avenue garage, Saturday, August 2
- North Wilson garage, Saturday August 9
Pedestrian Access
- See map above for areas that are limited to pedestrians.
Community Member Milestones
Resources
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Media Mentions
July 3, 2025
Inside Higher Ed, quoting Nobel laureate Frances Arnold
July 3, 2025
New Scientist quoting postdoc Thomas Schuster
June 24, 2025
El País, mentioning Thomas Hou

"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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"William Takes the Wheel" by staff memeber Chris Daley
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