Construction on Hearn Plaza and Benson University Center stairs

November 25, 2020

The following updates are shared on behalf of Facilities and Campus Services:

Hearn Plaza: East stairs

Construction will begin on the Hearn Plaza east side stairs on Friday, Nov. 27. Both levels of the east stairs between Reynolda Hall and Kitchin Residence Hall will be closed during the construction period, which is expected to continue through the first week of Feb. 2021. Access to Reynolda Hall through the loading dock is not expected to be adversely impacted; however, parking in Lot M will be limited. Pedestrians and motor vehicle traffic through that area should exercise extreme caution and adhere to all safety signage.

For questions about the Hearn Plaza stairs reconstruction project, please contact Kim Jackson at 336.408.4172.

Benson University Center: South stairs

A winter break project to rebuild the exterior south Benson University Center steps to the Tribble courtyard is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 30 and continue through early Feb. 2021. The project will also rebuild the concrete accessibility ramp from the ZSR Library to the Tribble courtyard at Benson. The north half of the Tribble courtyard will be used for storage of construction materials with heavy equipment onsite to move and install materials.

Foot traffic will be directed to the center stairs from the ZSR Library to the center and south pathways of the Tribble courtyard. Although the exterior south steps to Benson will be closed, the post office will remain open to public access from the south side of Benson via the sidewalk beside Shorty’s.

The accessibility ramp from the ZSR Library to south Benson and the Tribble courtyard will be closed during this time. For an accessible pathway between the ZSR Library and the Tribble courtyard, please use the ramp located at the north entrance of Benson.

For questions about the Benson University Center stairs reconstruction project, please contact Chris Looper at 336.816.7187.