As part of the Slope Stabilization project, several concrete trucks will be entering through Strawberry Gate tomorrow and pouring in the lower lot of Building 85. Truck traffic will start at 7 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Drivers and pedestrians should use caution when traveling in this area.
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Concrete Truck Traffic Through Strawberry Gate Tomorrow
Thursday, February 28th, 2013AT&T Roadwork Near Blackberry Gate; Use Caution in Area
Thursday, February 21st, 2013As part of the construction for the CRT project, AT&T crews will be working on Chu Road between Blackberry Gate and Perlmutter Road (formally E-Road). This work will continue until March 8. Those traversing this area should use caution and obey all traffic controls.
CRT Construction Update
Thursday, February 7th, 2013The CRT project is advancing into a new stage of construction. Installation of the large retaining wall is complete and pouring of concrete footings has started. The soil placed in the Bevatron parking area will start to return to the CRT site as the foundation work progresses. Work on the foundation will continue for the next seven months. Although the number of trucks hauling dirt will be significantly reduced, concrete truck traffic will increase. To minimize traffic disruptions, the trucks will be staged on site and coordinated with other construction truck traffic at the Lab. Also, AT&T will be working in Chu Road Road this month. Drivers and pedestrians should use caution in this area.
McMillan Road Closure for SERC Project
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013McMillan Road will be closed for SERC construction activities on Friday, Feb. 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The closure will extend from the Wilson slide barricades to the Building 26 driveway. Access to Building 26 will be maintained. Traffic controls and flagging will be established at the intersection of McMillan and “S” Roads. Go here to view a map of the area. Contact Matt Vail for more information.
Use Caution Around Slow Moving Trucks Delivering SERC Structural Steel
Friday, February 1st, 2013
On Tuesday, the structural steel for the new Solar Energy Research Center (SERC) will begin arriving on site. Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians should remain alert for these slow moving trucks. It is anticipated that the erection of the structural frame will take three weeks. The delivery of materials will continue for the duration of the steel erection. Contact Matt Vail for more information.
Slow Moving Truck Traffic Through Lab Today; Use Patience and Caution
Friday, January 25th, 2013
As part of the General Purpose Lab construction project, four large trucks will enter the Lab via Blackberry Gate starting at around 7 a.m. and will continue at approximately three-hour intervals throughout the day. The trucks will be escorted by pilot cars and have flaggers at key points along the route. Drivers should use caution and follow flagger and pilot car directions when encountering these vehicles. Contact Don Beaton (x7109) or Jack Heffernan (x5993) for more information.
Community-Based Traffic Safety Solutions
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Glenn Kubiak, the Lab’s Chief Operating Officer, is asking employees to think outside of the box to make Lab walkways and roadways safer. Follow the thread in the Safety Culture Forum to see what your colleagues are saying and provide some ideas and insights of your own. More>
Blackberry Gate Closed Tonight Through Monday Morning
Friday, January 11th, 2013The Blackberry Gate will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 p.m. tonight (Jan. 11) to 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 14. Those exiting the Lab after 8 p.m. can use Grizzly or Strawberry Gates. Use Strawberry Gate to enter the Lab during the Blackberry Gate closure. Signs will be posted directing vehicles to the Strawberry Gate. Pedestrian and bicycles will be able to pass through the Blackberry Gate, although bicycles will need to walk through the construction area. Vehicle access is maintained for Building 88.
Blackberry Gate Closed This Weekend
Friday, January 4th, 2013Blackberry Gate will be closed to vehicular traffic tomorrow, Jan. 5, and Sunday, Jan. 6. Signs will be posted directing vehicles to the Strawberry Gate. Pedestrian and bicycles will be able to pass through the Blackberry Gate, though bicycles will need to be walked through the construction area. Vehicle access is maintained for Building 88.
Blackberry Gate Closed from Dec. 22 to 31
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012Blackberry Gate will be closed to vehicular traffic from Dec. 22 to Dec 31. Signs will be posted directing vehicles to Strawberry gate. Pedestrian and bicycles will be able to pass through Blackberry Gate, though bicycles will need to walk through the construction area. Vehicle access is maintained for Building 88.
