Construction Project Updates

The final weeks of preparation are underway for breaking ground on the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Below is a summary of current and upcoming activities. During construction, both pedestrians and drivers should proceed with care to ensure their safety and that of others on campus.

Construction continues on the west side of Oren Gateway Center

Reconstruction of the area west of Oren Gateway Center is underway. This work will create an expanded area for utilities support equipment. Additional screening will be installed as part of this project. City of Minneapolis parking restrictions may remain in force along 21st Avenue between 7th Street and Riverside Avenue, though access to the delivery area for the bookstore will be maintained.

Sidewalk repair on 8th Street South and 21st Avenue South

Utility work has been completed on 21st Avenue between 7th Street South and the I-94 freeway wall and on 8th Street South between 20th and 21st avenues. Sidewalk repair will continue along those streets, but parking will again be available with an Augsburg parking permit.

Electrical service work in Lot F

This week, electrical service work will begin on the northwest corner of Anderson Residence Hall.  The work includes removing some existing mechanical equipment and installing a temporary transformer to provide electrical service to the construction site. Two parking stalls in the southwest corner of Lot F will be taken offline to provide space for needed equipment installation.

Initial construction fencing

Construction fencing near the community garden will be installed beginning Monday, April 18. This section of the fencing will not impact any parking area. This portion of fencing is being installed now to ensure that the community gardens may be planted without disruption from fence installation at a later date.

Cottonwood tree trimming complete

Pruning work has been completed on the large cottonwood tree near the community garden. The trimming has stabilized and reshaped the tree, extending its potential lifespan.

Parking and street closure for groundbreaking and construction

On Friday, April 29, Augsburg will host a donor groundbreaking ceremony for the Hagfors Center. The event will involve two large construction vehicles on the site for staging purposes; however, there will be no excavation until construction begins May 2. Lot G will close for the groundbreaking ceremony; it will reopen for commencement on Saturday, April 30, and then close permanently.

Lot F and 7th Street South will remain open until noon on Monday, May 2, to accommodate the final student move-out from Anderson and Luther residence halls. As of Monday afternoon, May 2, Lot F and 7th Street South between 20th and 21st avenues will be closed permanently.

Construction of the Hagfors Center will commence the week of May 2, beginning with installation of the remainder of the construction site fencing. Over the first couple of weeks, construction activities will include trailer setup, excavation, hauling of soil offsite, parking lot and tree removal (note: the cottonwood tree near the community gardens will not be removed due to construction), and demolition of the existing house at 623 20^th Avenue South.

Preparation continues for construction of the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Below is a summary of current and upcoming activities.

Parking restrictions and sidewalk construction on 8th Street South and 21st Avenue South

Utility work continues along 8th Street South and 21st Avenue South in preparation for construction. Sections of 21^st Avenue will have parking restrictions in place this week to allow utility companies to continue relocating the wiring attached to the utility poles along 21st Avenue. Please follow the posted signage for parking. Additionally, some sections of sidewalk along 8^th Street and 21^st Avenue will be removed by the utility companies as they complete the underground portions of this work. These sections will be barricaded as needed. Once the underground work wraps up, these sidewalk sections will be repaired as soon as possible.

Cottonwood tree trimming scheduled, along with removal of other trees near Lot G

The large cottonwood tree near the community gardens is scheduled for trimming on April 12. Several parking stalls in Lot G will be blocked off to allow service vehicle access to the tree for this work. The arborist will also remove three trees east of Lot G this week as part of preparing the site for construction.

Initial construction fencing

Construction fencing near the community garden will be installed next week (the week of April 18). This section of the fencing will not impact any parking area. This portion of fencing is being installed early to ensure that the community gardens may be planted without disruption from fence installation at a later date.

Parking and street closure for groundbreaking and construction

On Friday, April 29, Augsburg will host a donor groundbreaking ceremony for the Hagfors Center. Lot G will be closed for this event. Following commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 30, Lot G will close permanently.

Lot F and 7th Street South will remain open until noon on Monday, May 2, to accommodate the final student move-out from Anderson and Luther residence halls. As of Monday afternoon, May 2, Lot F and 7th Street South between 20th and 21st avenues will be closed permanently.

Construction of the Hagfors Center will begin the week of May 2, beginning with installation of the remainder of the construction site fencing. Over the first couple of weeks, construction activities will include trailer setup, excavation, hauling of soil offsite, parking lot and tree removal (note: the cottonwood tree near the community gardens will not be removed due to construction; see above), and demolition of the existing house at 623 20^th Avenue South.

Preparation has begun for construction of the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. Below is a summary of current and upcoming activities.

Utility work on 8th Street South and 21st Avenue South

Utility providers are working on relocating the wiring currently attached to the utility poles along 21st Avenue. This work will primarily be conducted along the south side of 8th Street between 20th and 21st avenues and along both sides of 21st Avenue from 7th Street South to the I-94 freeway wall. Included in this group of utilities companies are Xcel Energy, Comcast, CenturyLink, US Internet, and Arvig ,among others. The sections needed for work on any given day will be marked the evening before.

Construction on the west side of Oren Gateway Center

Reconstruction of the dumpster area on the west side of Oren Gateway Center will begin soon and will include demolition, concrete, and block work. This work will create an area for ground-mounted equipment to support the utilities relocated for construction. The area will be expanded, and additional screening will be installed at a later date. Access to the delivery area for the bookstore will be maintained.

Electrical service work in Lot F

On the northwest corner of Anderson Residence Hall, crews will be working to establish a temporary electrical service that will supply power to the construction site. As part of this work, some existing mechanical equipment will be removed and a temporary transformer will be installed. Two parking stalls in the southwest corner of Lot F will be taken offline to provide space for needed equipment installation.

Cottonwood tree pruning; removal of other trees in the construction area

The large cottonwood tree near the community gardens will not be removed due to construction, but it will require extensive pruning for safety reasons. This pruning work will be completed in the next couple of weeks. Additionally, several other trees in the construction area will be removed over the next couples of weeks. That work will start as time and weather permits.

Initial construction fencing

Construction fencing near the community garden will be installed during the week of April 18. This section of the fencing will not impact any parking area. This portion of fencing is being installed early to ensure that the community gardens may be planted without disruption from fence installation at a later date.

Parking and street closure for groundbreaking and construction

On Friday, April 29, Augsburg will host a donor groundbreaking ceremony for the Hagfors Center. Lot G will be closed for this event. Following commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 30, Lot G will close permanently.

Lot F and 7th Street South will remain open until noon on Monday, May 2, to accommodate the final student move-out from Anderson and Luther residence halls. As of Monday afternoon, May 2, Lot F and 7th Street South between 20th and 21st avenues will be closed permanently.

Construction of the Hagfors Center will begin the week of May 2, beginning with installation of the remainder of the construction site fencing. Over the first couple of weeks, construction activities will include construction trailer setup, excavation, hauling of soil offsite, parking lot and tree removal (note: the cottonwood tree near the community gardens will not be removed due to construction; see above), and demolition of the existing house at 623 20^th Avenue South.