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

  • Start: Thursday, April 2
  • End: To Be Determined
  • Event: A water line break has led to a water intrusion in the basement and surrounding exterior area of the Reiss Science Building.
  • Impact: We ask that community members avoid the area until the facilities team has resolved the issue.

  • Start: Tuesday, April 7
  • End: Approximately Thursday, May 7
  • Impact: Loud noise is expected during the first week of demolition, starting April 7. There are no anticipated utility outages. Construction crews will access the Lower Level through the garage.

  • Start Date: November 26, 2025
    • The bridge opening is scheduled for May 13, 2026, for commencement.
    • Masonry work on the bridge (cast stone panels and brick on columns) is scheduled to be complete by mid-June, 2026.
  • End Date: TBD
  • Event: Leavey Center East Bridge, as well as Tondorf Road and the pedestrian walkway underneath the bridge, have been immediately closed for repairs.
  • Impact: During this closure, pedestrians may enter through the following entrances:
    • Other Leavey Center entrances:
      • From the north side, enter via the elevator 5 lobby (accessible entrance)
      • From the east side, enter via the stairwell near the bridge and Byrnes Hall
      • From the south side, enter via the Leavey Mid-Campus Terrace near Hariri and Regents Hall
    • Through the connecting floor of Regents Hall:
      • From the east lobby on Tondorf through the second floor (accessible entrance) 
      • From the south lobby through the first floor (accessible entrance) 
    • Accessible pathways can be found on the Georgetown campus map.
    • There will be no pedestrian vehicular traffic permitted under the bridge on Tondorf Road.

  • Timing: Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, April 25, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Impact: The entire Basic Science building will be without air, vacuum and gas systems. The Pre-Clinical building will also have no air or vacuum. Any lab equipment relying on these utilities will be affected during this window.

  • Start: Wednesday, April 22
  • End: TBD
  • Impact: The steps between Reiss and ICC are currently closed due to safety concerns. Pedestrian egress remains available through a clearly marked path utilizing temporary fencing and directional signage. Project teams are currently in an exploratory phase to finalize the scope of work, so a firm completion date has not yet been established.

  • Timing: Friday, April 24, 6 p.m. to Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m. and Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. to Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 a.m.
  • Impact: Please be advised that there will be a planned domestic hot and cold water outage from in Basic Science, Building D, the New research Building, the Pre-Clinical Science Building, Dahlgren Memorial Library and the Research Resource Facility. During this outage, there will be no water to the safety showers and eye washes, toilets, sinks, etc. Any work with hazardous materials is prohibited in the laboratories.

  • Start: Saturday, April 25, 6 a.m.
  • End: Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.
  • Impact: There will be no hot water in RRF during this outage. This work is required to connect new piping to the existing steam system. Any lab work requiring hot water should be paused during this outage.

  • Start: Monday, May 18, 2026
  • End: Early 2027
  • Impact: The McNeir Auditorium will be closed for a comprehensive interior redesign, audio and visual upgrades, lobby expansion and window restoration. Improvements also include a new stage ramp, restroom renovations and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety upgrades, including new HVAC equipment.

  • Start: Approx. Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Impact: Planned asbestos-containing material (ACM) abatement work will take place in the Blommer Library.

  • Start: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
  • End: May 2026; Normal Parking Resumes Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Event: Construction on a renovation to the HVAC system serving the McCarthy Pool in Yates Field House.
  • Impact: Two parking spots in Lot Y will be blocked off through March 31 for construction staging. Signage will be placed on site alerting parkers of the closure. Contractors will start work at the exterior of the building, move into mechanical work, and then perform work in the pool area. Construction noise and vibrations can be anticipated as demolition and installation takes place. Specific impacts will be communicated as logistics are confirmed.

  • Start: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
  • End: Friday, Jul. 17, 2026
  • Event: Scope of work includes upgrading all controls to digital controls, air balancing, add occupancy sensors and replace thermostats in lab spaces, fume hoods and offices and install new VAV boxes. The end result for occupants will be more reliable temperature and humidity conditions, more consistent and improved ventilation, and fewer interruptions to research from temperature and ventilation issues.
    • Project Update: There have been several minor developments that have been added to this project in order to improve occupant safety and energy efficiency. As a result, some room numbers have been added or removed from the initial construction plan. See the updated floor plan here.

  • Start Date: November 17, 2025
  • End Date: End of February 2026
  • Event: Roof replacement project at the New Research Building (NRB) is expected to begin on November 17, 2025. The estimated completion date of the project is spring 2026.
  • Impact: Construction noise and vibrations can be anticipated as balcony demolitions begin. There may also be occasional utility interruptions, rerouted walkways and impacts to elevator usage. These impacts will be communicated in advance. The tar roofing membrane application, beginning Feb. 2, may introduce an odor in the building; we will perform periodic indoor air quality assessments. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause.

  • Start Date: November 3, 2025
  • End Date: March 2026 (*note: this end date was previously February 2026, but was updated in mid-Nov. due to project delays)
  • Event: Beginning on approximately Monday, Nov. 3, an interior construction project will begin to address maintenance needs of Gervase Hall. The anticipated completion date for this project is March 2026.
  • Impact: Work will take place from approximately 9 a.m.-4 p.m. During this time, contractors will be utilizing fencing to direct foot traffic away from the building while maintaining access to Library Walk. The bike storage rack will be closed and all bikes will need to be removed by their owners.

  • NRB Heat Outage
    • Location: New Research Building- East wing of ground and podium floors
    • Outage Impacts: VAV boxes that control heating to individual spaces on the ground and podium floor will be offline for the duration of the work (not just overnight), so spot heaters will be placed in the corridors as needed to supplement heating for the wing. The overall building air handling units will still be online creating heat to the building.
    • NRB Ground Floor Start Date: Dec. 8 (overnight work)
    • NRB Ground Floor End Date: Jan. 14
    • NRB Podium Level Start Date: Jan. 14 (overnight work)
    • NRB Podium Level End Date: Feb. 13
  • Preclinical Science Building Staircase Closed
    • Location: The staircase along the Pre-Clinical Science Building between the podium level and plaza will be closed for construction. Please use the B corridor of the Preclinical Science Building or the east entrance of the New Research Building to reach the podium via stairs or use the elevator.
    • Outage Impacts: Staircase closed
    • Start Date: Jan. 5
    • End Date: Feb. 5

  • Start Date: Monday, September 8
  • End Date: Approximately 3 months
  • Event: On approximately Monday, September 8, as part of the Healy and Copley Lawn Utility Project, we will be constructing a platform along the sloped landscaping area at the driveway from Prospect Street into the LXR/Walsh courtyard. This platform will house temporary equipment.
    • Update: We will be installing scaffolding throughout the courtyard to carry piping from the platform currently under construction to the three surrounding buildings (Walsh, Nevils and LXR).
  • Impacts: During this time, please be aware that fencing will line the driveway between the gates at Prospect Street and the courtyard to block off construction equipment needed to support this project. Please expect typical construction noise as a part of this project. There will be no access through the driveway from Prospect to the courtyard during this work. Normal pedestrian access will remain through existing paths. Work hours will take place from approximately 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m on some Saturdays.

  • 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.

Capitol Campus Updates

  • Start: March 16, 2026
  • End: March 31, 2026
  • Event: The Williams Law Library roof replacement and first-floor carpet installation projects are underway and scheduled to last through March 2026. Signage will be in place to assist with pedestrian rerouting as needed. 
  • Impact: The following are currently closed:
    • Exterior Stairs. 
    • Access the building via the ramp on Second Street. First Floor Media Services, U.S. & International Journals, and State Collection.

  • Start Date: May 19, 2025
  • End Date: March 2026
  • Event: Starting Monday, May 19, contractors will begin construction work for a roof replacement project for the Williams Law Library building. The scope of work includes the replacement of the penthouse roof, main roof, atrium roof, foyer roof, and the ground level terrace roof. This work will take place during business hours (approximately 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
  • Impact: The Law Library will remain open, but there will be noise, vibrations and rerouted walkways.
    • Update (09/02): Starting Friday, September 12, contractors will begin construction work on the foyer roof and the ground level terrace roof. Work hours for this phase of the project are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m, and work is anticipated to be completed by Saturday, September 20. This work will generate some noise, smells, and vibrations inside while in progress. During these dates, the Williams Law Library building will close each day at 10 p.m. The Law Library’s Hours page provides the most up-to-date information on the Williams Law Library building hours.
    • Update (11/17): In order to allow contractors to work on the ramp and the portion of the terrace directly in front of the main library entrance, the Williams Law Library building will close early for winter break starting on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Building access will remain available through Dec. 17, which coincides with the end of the exam period. The Law Library is expected to reopen on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. We encourage all library users to plan ahead for physical materials and complete borrowing activities before the early closure. Requests that require the Law Library to borrow books from other libraries (WRLC, ILL) should be made by December 5 to ensure that they are processed and arrive by December 17.