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Construction and Parking
A map of construction impacts. Updated June 12, 2025.
Construction Impacts
- Kellogg Lab: Ongoing work to install electrical conduits to power the Ginsburg Center will create moderate dust, noise, and vibration impacts near room B201A. A concrete pour is scheduled for June 25.
- Olive Walk: Excavation work near the turtle pond is scheduled to begin June 19 to install electrical conduits. The hole will be backfilled June 25 through June 27. Expect minimal noise, dust, and vibration.
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
Credit: Franca Hoffman