Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Campus Roadway Project; tree removal could begin this weekend
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This summer, Phase 1 of the long-planned Campus Roadway Project will begin construction at the University of Southern Indiana. The elements to be built this summer include a new front entry to campus and extensive re-working of the roads on the west side of the academic core. About 30 trees, mostly at the entrance of campus, must be removed for the project. Mark Rozewski, vice president for Business Affairs, said, “Over 130 new trees will be planted for substantial net gain in the number of trees on campus. Some tree work may begin as early as this weekend (February 28-March 1, 2009). “We believe that we have devised a construction plan that will enable full and complete campus operation during all phases of construction, although not without various detours and interim adaptations to established patterns. “The road work will reconfigure some parking areas, causing a loss of spaces that will be made up in full by expanding other lots. All of this work will be done over the summer so that there is no net loss of parking as a result of this work. All new parking will be ready for the fall start of classes,” he said. Bicycle lockers will be available as a pilot program in an expanded Valley parking lot. The 20 bicycle lockers will be for students, faculty, and staff. Riders can pedal to campus, use the bike lockers as needed at no cost, and use bikes to move around campus. Rozewski said, “This will complement the substantial bicycle path infrastructure being built with the roadway, and the bike path being built this summer linking the academic core with the Broadway athletic field complex.” He added, “This project promises to substantially ease travel on campus, increase traffic safety, and improve the appearance of campus. We look forward to a successful implementation of the project in coming months and will keep you advised as to our progress.” Kathy Funke News & Information Services 812/465-7050 or kfunke@usi.edu |
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