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Planned Power and Steam Outages, December 22-27, 2022

December 7, 2021

Facilities Management will be conducting annual maintenance and repairs to critical infrastructure on campus, requiring multiple utility outages which will affect several University facilities on different dates over the winter break.

During these outages, no one will be allowed to enter any affected buildings without authorization from UTD Police.

Anyone with equipment in these buildings should take the necessary precautions to ensure it will not be affected during the shutdown. Please make sure that all computers and any sensitive equipment are turned off to prevent the loss of critical information.

 

Outages for December 22-23, 2022

The following buildings will be without power from 7:00 a.m. on December 22 to 7:00 p.m. on December 23:

  • MC - Eugene McDermott Library
  • ROC - Research Operations Center
    No backup generator power available.

 

Outages for December 23, 2022

The following buildings will be without power from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

  • ECSN - Engineering and Computer Science North
    No backup generator power available to panel DBHX.
  • GC - Cecil and Ida Green Center
  • GR - Cecil H. Green Hall
  • JO - Erik Jonsson Academic Center
  • TH - Theatre

The following buildings will be without power from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.:

  • BSB - Bioengineering Science Building
  • RHA - Andromeda Hall
    • DHW - Dining Hall West
    • RCW - Recreation Center West
  • RHC - Capella Hall
  • RHH - Helix Hall
  • RHS - Sirius Hall
  • RHV - Vega Hall
  • RL - Natural Science and Engineering Research Lab

 

Outages for December 27, 2022
Building No heat from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No power from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Backup generator power available.
No power from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Backup generator power available after 9:00 a.m.
AB Activity Center X X  
AD Administration X   X
AH1 Arts and Humanities I X    
AH2 Arts and Humanities II X    
ATC Edith O'Donnell Arts and Technology Building X   X
BE Lloyd V. Berkner Hall X X  
BSB Bioengineering Science Building X    
CB Classroom Building X X  
CB3 Classroom Building III X    
EP Energy Plant X X  
DGA Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center X    
ECSN Engineering and Computer Science North X X  
ECSS Engineering and Computer Science South X X  
ECSW Engineering and Computer Science West X    
FA Founders West Annex X X  
FN Founders North X X  
FO Founders Building X X  
GC Cecil and Ida Green Center X X  
GR Cecil H. Green Hall X X  
HH Karl Hoblitzelle Hall X    
JO Erik Jonsson Academic Center X X  
JSOM Naveen Jindal School of Management     X
MC Eugene McDermott Library X X  
NB North Office Building X X  
NL North Lab X X  
PHA Physics Annex X X  
PH  Physics Building X   X
PS3 Parking Structure 3 X X  
RHS Sirius Hall X    
SCI Sciences Building X   X
SLC Science Learning Center X X  
SSA Student Services Building Addition X X  
SSB Student Services Building X   X
SU Student Union X X  
TH Theatre X    
VCB Visitor Center and University Bookstore X X  

Road Closures Near Athenaeum Construction Site Begin Nov 19

November 17, 2022

A portion of Loop Road north and east of the construction site for the Edith and Peter O’ Donnell Jr. Athenaeum is expected to be closed on November 19 and 20. A portion of Armstrong Drive to the east of the construction site is expected to be closed from November 19-23. During this time, a detour through Lot M East will be available for northbound traffic on Armstrong Drive.

As always, these dates are subject to the weather.

Planned Power Outage at Parking Structure 1 on Nov 17

November 16, 2022

Parking Structure 1 will undergo a planned power outage on Thursday, November 17. Emergency lighting will be on, and the parking meters will be available on battery power, but elevators will be out of service until the power is restored. Parking rules will still be enforced. The power is anticipated to be reinstated by mid-afternoon. Please use caution with parking or walking in the garage.

Sidewalk Closure and Two-Way Traffic Near Athenaeum Construction Site

September 30, 2022

The East sidewalk leading from the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) to Loop Road (shown in red) will be closed from October 3-12.

A portion of Armstrong Drive from Loop Road to the South entrance of Lot M East (shown in yellow) will be temporally open to two-way traffic from October 3 to November 28. Please drive with caution.

As always, these dates are subject to the weather.

Portions of Lot M East will continue to be opened and closed intermittently during the construction of the Athenaeum Arts and Performance Center.

Alternate parking for students, faculty and staff is available nearby in Lot J, Lot Q and Parking Structure 1 (PS1). Alternate metered parking is available in Lot F and Parking Structure 1 (PS1).

UPDATE: Temporary Parking Lot M South Now Open

August 31, 2022
UPDATE (August 31, 2022)

Temporary parking Lot M South is now open, and is located just south of Lot M East. Lot M South adds nearly 400 spaces to the south side of campus, and contains Orange, Gold, and Green parking.

Temporary Parking Lot Coming Late August (July 18, 2022)

A temporary 300-space parking lot will be built just south of Lot M East. The new lot should be in service by late August.

Occupied Parking Spots Until Mid-August

July 18, 2022

A few parking spots in Lot H will be used to store roofing materials for a project on the roof of Classroom Building 3 (CB3). The project is expected to be completed by mid August.

Armstrong Drive Closure, July 18-24

July 18, 2022

Armstrong Drive will be closed July 18-24 to allow for crews to bring across utilities for the new Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum Arts and Performance Center.

Westbound Franklyn Jenifer Drive Closure, July 18-21

July 18, 2022

Westbound Franklyn Jenifer Drive will be closed from July 18-21 while two windows on the south side of Engineering and Computer Science West (ECSW) are replaced.

Steam Outage, Aug 5-11

July 15, 2022

A steam outage is scheduled for August 5-11 so critical preventive maintenance can be performed on the University’s heating systems. Air conditioning will not be affected. The outage will impact the following campus facilities:

  • Activity Center (AB)
  • Administration (AD)
  • Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building (ATC)
  • Lloyd V. Berkner Hall (BE)
  • Bioengineering and Sciences Building (BSB)
  • Engineering and Computer Science North (ECSN)
  • Engineering and Computer Science South (ECSS)
  • Engineering and Computer Science West (ECSW)
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Founders West Annex (FA)
  • Founders North (FN)
  • Founders Building (FO)
  • Cecil H. Green Hall (GR)
  • Karl Hoblitzelle Hall (HH)
  • Erik Jonsson Academic Center (JO)
  • Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
  • Eugene McDermott Library (MC)
  • Physics Building and Annex (PHY and PHA)
  • Sirius Hall (RHS)
  • Sciences Building (SCI)
  • Science Learning Center (SLC)
  • Student Services Building and Addition (SSB and SSA)
  • Student Union and Food Court (SU and SUFC)
  • University Theater (TH)

Parking Lot Maintenance, July 10-17

July 10, 2022

During the week of July 10-17 several parking lots will be closed for maintenance, on the following schedule:

 

Parking Lot Closures
Alternate parking for Lot F may be found in Lot I or Parking Structure 4 (PS4).
Alternate parking for Lot G may be found in Lot A, Lot B, Lot C, Lot D, Lot E or Parking Structure 1 (PS1).
Alternate parking for Lot I may be found in Lot H or PS4.
Alternate parking for Lot J may be found in Lot I or Parking Structure 4 (PS4).
Alternate parking for Lot N may be found in Lot A, Lot P, Lot S or Parking Structure 3 (PS3).
Sunday July 10 Lot F, Lot G, Lot I, Lot J and Lot N
Wednesday July 13 Lot F and Lot J
Thursday July 14 Lot G
Friday and Saturday July 15-16 Lot I
Sunday July 17 Lot N

Lot D Closed for Repairs through June 17

June 14, 2022

Parking Lot D will be closed for repairs staring Tuesday, June 14, and should reopen on Saturday, June 18, weather permitting. Alternative parking can be found at Lot B, Lot C, Lot E and Parking Structure 1 (PS1).

Lot M Closures

May 19, 2022

Beginning on May 19, Lot M West will be closed for the construction of the new Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum.

Lot M East will be opened and closed intermittently during the construction.

Alternate parking for students, faculty and staff is available nearby in Lot J, Lot Q and Parking Structure 1 (PS1). Alternate metered parking is available in Lot F and Parking Structure 1 (PS1).