Active Construction Updates

Georgetown University is committed to developing a more vibrant living and learning campus through new spaces and improvements. Reference this webpage to stay informed about ongoing larger construction impacts on the campus community, including:

  • Project details and timelines
  • Potential impacts on campus areas
  • Noise restrictions

You can also view the campus map to navigate construction zones and plan your commute.

Click here for the list of campus no and limited work dates.

Questions regarding university projects listed below or elsewhere on campus can be sent to construction@georgetown.edu. For MedStar Georgetown University Hospital related-construction please refer to their webpage .

Hilltop Updates

  • Dates: Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. through Friday, June 6 at 3:00 a.m.
  • Event: There is a scheduled steam outage in Building D (including the Research Resource Facility).
  • Impact: You will be unable to use autoclaves or hot water during this outage. While the building will also be without heat, we anticipate little impact given the warm temperatures outside.

  • Dates: Wednesday, June 4
  • Event: There will be a planned shutdown of the building ventilation system in the New Research Building (NRB) for two hours from 5-7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4.
  • Impact: Fume hoods and all other ventilation-dependent equipment should NOT be used during these times. Any chemical work requiring ventilation must be scheduled outside of these windows. Please ensure that all lab personnel are informed and that your operations are planned accordingly.

  • Start Date: Monday, May 12
  • End Date: TBD
  • Event: There is an ongoing vacuum line outage in Regents.
  • Impact: This outage has resulted in a shut down of the entire vacuum pump system in all labs. Work will be conducted in the main mechanical room only, work will not take place in labs. Fume hoods and exhaust systems will be fully operational. Contractors are actively working on the repair, and it is scheduled to be completed by the end of day Tuesday, May 13, pending deliveries. 

  • Start Date: June 6, 2025
  • End Date: June 19, 2025
  • Event: Planned asbestos-containing material (ACM) abatement work at the Third Floor Service Desk, in conjunction with work for the adjacent Pierce Reading Room renovation.
  • Impact: The ACM abatement and removal will begin approximately on June 6, 2025, and is expected to be completed approximately June 19, 2025. This work will take place within a secure and contained tented area, and the rest of Lauinger Library will remain open.

  • Start Date: May 19, 2025
  • End Date: June 30, 2025
  • Event: The ACM abatement and removal of the entire 6th floor of Reiss Science Building will begin approximately on Monday, May 19, and is expected to be completed by approximately Monday, June 30. This work will take place within a secure and contained tented area during evening / off-hours only (approximately 5pm – 3am.) 
  • Impact: Designated areas of Reiss Science Building will remain open.

  • Start Date: May 2, 2025
  • End Date: June 20, 2025
  • Event: The ACM abatement and removal will begin on approximately May 2 – June 20 on the second and fourth floors of Reiss Science Building. This work will take place within a secure and contained tented area.
  • Impact: Designated areas of Reiss Science Building will remain open.

  • Start Date: May 2025
  • End Date: August 2025
  • Event: The Student Health Center in Darnall is undergoing a refresh to provide better receiving, processing areas and increase waiting areas for patients examination and visits. During the initial phase of work, for approximately 3 weeks, the construction will disturb asbestos-containing material (ACM) and we will be following abatement controls. Throughout this refresh, the Reception Area will be renovated to be centrally located in Darnall, shifting the main entrance more central to Tondorf. Patient processing will be modernized, providing additional patient examination rooms.
  • Impact: The Student Health Center will continue services as usual with a modified space and area during construction. Construction will be active Monday through Friday from approximately 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Noisy work will take place after 7:30 a.m. Renovation work will largely be inside of SHC space with limited impact outside and in the adjacent spaces. There will be typical construction noise through the duration of construction.

  • Start Date: Week of Monday, April 21
  • End Date: Approximately 3-5 weeks
  • Event: There will be a single lane closure taking place at the Canal Road entrance  to campus. This closure will allow for the identification of underground utilities in support of DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project, which will reduce pollution in the Potomac River.
  • Impact: This closure will take place for approximately 3-5 weeks, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with the intention of avoiding peak traffic hours. During this time, there will be flaggers and construction signage in place to guide traffic. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be redirected around the work zone. Parkers should expect traffic delays near the Canal Road entrance as a result of these impacts. GUTS buses will run to the McDonough Bus Turnaround and Lombardi Circle as scheduled via Canal Road, with potential delays exiting and entering campus. 

  • Start Date: Tuesday, April 29
  • End Date: TBD – will post updates here.
  • Event: There is currently a vacuum line outage in Regents. There are currently contractors on site actively working to resolve this issue.
  • Impact: This outage has resulted in a shut down of the entire vacuum pump system in all labs in the building. Work will be conducted in the main mechanical room only, work will not take place in labs. Fume hoods will be fully operational. 

  • Start Date: April 2025
  • End Date: September 2025
  • Event: We have begun the NRB Ventilation Project Phase II. We will be upgrading room ventilation and replacing thermostats in bathrooms, hallways, offices and a few select labs that were not upgraded in Phase I.
  • Impact: This work will take place Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Building occupants impacted by the project will have notices posted on their doors of prework walks and the anticipated work period with several weeks notice. Although occupants will be asked to work remotely during the upgrade, access to the space will still be possible to a limited capacity. Occupants should expect improved ventilation and space temperature. 

  • Start Date: January, 2025
  • End Date: December, 2025
  • Event: Phase 2 is the expansion and renovation of Pierce Reading Room. This ongoing project will expand the Pierce Reading Room on the third floor of the library and create a mix of informal study and small group collaboration rooms, as well as a new Digital Lab with a large-format video wall for interactive teaching and learning and special events.
  • Impact: Pierce Reading Room will be unavailable for use throughout the duration of the Phase 2 demolition and construction project. Work hours will be 5 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Noisy interior work will start at 5 a.m. and will stop at 9 a.m. Noisy work outside the library will not begin until 9 a.m. Noisy work outside the library may be heard in nearby buildings. While the Pierce Reading Room is under construction, students can find alternative places to study on the Library’s Quiet Study Areas page.

  • Start Date: December 31, 2024
  • End Date: June, 2025
  • Event: We will be renovating the fire alarms in the below spaces of the Leavey Center:
    • Leavey Garage (Dec. 31, 2024 – June 13, 2025) 
      • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 5 a.m.-3 p.m. 
      • Schedule: 
        • Dec. 30, 2024 – Jan. 28, 2025: P3 Level
        • Jan. 27 – Feb. 21, 2025: P2 Level
        • Feb. 24 – Mar. 21, 2025: P1 Level
        • Mar. 24 – Apr. 18, 2025: Back of house offices, closets, and storage room 
    • Leavey Hotel (Jan. 6, 2025 – Apr. 11, 2025)
      • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Schedule: 
        • Jan. 6 – Jan. 31, 2025: Penthouse & 5th Floor
        • Feb. 3 – Feb. 15, 2025: 4th Floor 
        • Feb. 17 – Feb. 28, 2025: 3rd Floor
        • Mar. 3 – Mar. 14, 2025: 2nd Floor
        • Mar. 17 – Apr. 11, 2025: 1st Floor
    • Leavey Offices (Jan. 6, 2025 – Mar. 28, 2025)
      • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7 p.m.-5 a.m.
      • Schedule: 
        • Jan. 6 – Sept. 26, 2025: 1st Floor 
        • Feb. 3 – Feb. 14, 2025: East Tower – 5th Floor/Penthouse
        • Feb. 17 – Feb. 28, 2025: East Tower – 4th Floor
        • Mar. 3 – Mar. 14, 2024: East Tower – 3rd Floor
  • Impact: Expect minor noise and contractors in public spaces.

  • Start Date: October 28, 2024
  • End Date: December, 2025
  • Event: As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the university’s heating and cooling systems, we are replacing three cooling towers at Georgetown’s Central Heating and Cooling Plant on the Hilltop Campus.
  • Impact: Construction hours are 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Construction will adhere to quiet periods of reduced noise during the hours of 6-8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 6-9 a.m. on Saturdays, and during study days and final exams. Some noise may be heard during construction hours in nearby buildings. A fence will be installed on the exterior of the Plant. There will be several dates when one lane of West Road will be closed due to construction vehicle access. Pedestrian and ADA access will be maintained with modified pathways. These pathways can be found on the campus map.
  • Upcoming Closures:
    • In support of the ongoing Cooling Tower and Chiller Replacement Project, a crane will be delivered to the Central Utilities Plant on Friday, May 9. Until Wednesday, May 14, there will be intermittent one-lane closures of West Road by the Central Utilities Plant to support the crane and equipment deliveries. There may also be brief two-lane closures in which flaggers may need to stop traffic.  

  • Start Date: October 21, 2024
  • End Date: April 2025
  • Event: Beginning Oct. 21, 2024, we will be renovating the Center for Health Equity (GM-06). This project is expected to end in late April.
  • Impact: Throughout the project, there will be construction and debris removal in surrounding corridor areas, resulting in noise in adjacent spaces. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. During this work, GM-06 will not be accessible.

  • Start Date: May 2023
  • End Date: August 2025
  • Event: Construction of a new residential hall featuring 780 beds, expanded health and wellness spaces, fully-equipped apartments with kitchens, increased space for CAPS, amenity areas, and an exterior courtyard.
  • Impact:
    • Noise: Project hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with quiet hours (below 50db) until 8 a.m on Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Noise and vibration monitoring are in place throughout this project.
    • Accessibility: Ongoing construction impacts can be viewed on the campus map. Caution should be exercised at all times.

Capitol Campus Updates

  • Start Date: May 19, 2025
  • End Date: October 2025
  • Event: The scope of work includes the replacement of the penthouse roof, main roof, atrium roof, foyer roof, and the ground level terrace roof.
  • Impact: This work will generate some noise and vibrations inside while in progress. Patrons may continue to access the Law Library from the main entrance from the Paul R. Dean Library Green. Signage will be in place to assist with pedestrian rerouting as needed. While the Law Library will remain open, some areas will be closed for periods of time, and construction noise may impact areas.

  • Start Date: Ongoing
  • End Date: Fall 2025
  • Event: 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW is expected to be used as a multi-use education facility for new learning hubs and expanded programming, including programs in the School of Continuing Studies, McDonough School of Business, the Earth Commons Institute, the School of Health, the School of Nursing, and executive education programs.
  • Impact: Pedestrians will be rerouted around construction zones. We expect this project will result in some noise.