Work at Brody Learning Commons Plaza

Beginning mid-November, the MSE Library Modernization project will be conducting work in the BLC plaza area to support the installation of a new service elevator. This work requires the temporary removal and salvage of the existing marble bench and pavers, as well as opening and repairing a portion of the Level Q slab below.

What to Expect:

• A fenced work zone will be installed in the BLC plaza area to safely separate construction activity from pedestrian traffic.
• The marble bench and surrounding pavers will be carefully removed and stored for reuse.
• An enclosure will be built over the work area while the slab is opened and restored.

Campus Impacts and Mitigation:

• Noise and vibration: Some noise is expected when the bench is removed and during concrete demolition.
• Path impacted: Spotters will be at the BLC plaza directing pedestrians during material movement. Pedestrian access from the breezeway to the stairs will remain open.
• Spotters will be on-site to safely guide pedestrians through the BLC plaza.

Key Moments:

• Fence installation and removal of bench and pavers: Wed, November 12 – Friday, 14, 2025
• Slab enclosure build-out: Mon, November 17 – Fri, November 21, 2025
• Slab demolition: Mon, November 24 – Wed, November 26, 2025

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