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Posted: 10/28/2009

 
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE | Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 | West Circle Drive near MSU Museum

The steam tunnel under West Circle Drive from approximately the MSU Library to the Music Building requires emergency shoring. In order to perform the required repairs, the following road closures are planned:

  • One-lane closure on Friday, Oct. 30: Starting at 5 a.m., one lane of West Circle Drive may be closed between the Library and the Music Building.
  • Complete closure Saturday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 1: Starting at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, West Circle Drive will be completely closed from just east of Kalamazoo Street to just west of the driveway to Parking Lot 11 (the Library/Olds Hall/Administration Building parking lot). Access for delivery vehicles only will be maintained to the Music Building loading dock at all times, and West Circle Drive will be open to temporary two-way traffic for access to the Library, Olds Hall and the Museum, from Auditorium Road to Parking Lot 11. See attached map highlighting this full closure.
  • The roadway will reopen at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.

What's happening: The project includes earthwork, peastone shoring, sidewalk removal/replacement, asphalt roadway removal/replacement, and steam tunnel bulkhead masonry work. During the period of construction, please use caution around construction areas and equipment.

Museum visitors for Sunday's program: http://museum.msu.edu/Exhibitions/Current/DayOfTheDead.html .
Please note Saturday night/Sunday morning at 2 a.m. also marks the end of Daylight Savings Time.

Recommended alternate parking:
Agriculture Hall surface lot, immediately east of the MSU Museum, off East Circle Drive or the Grand River Ramp 6, accessible off East Circle Drive or from Grand River Avenue, at Charles Street.

Alternative Route

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