Classes are over and Commencement is near. Summer 2026 will be another busy season for Enterprise Physical Operations - Danforth. The list below is for projects and renovations planned for the upcoming months.
Throughout the summer, EPO-Danforth will send emails with new or updated project information and/or timelines.
You are receiving this email as a valued member of the WashU community. Please share relevant project information with your colleagues.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
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Summer 2026 Projects & Renovations
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| Contractors will renovate the lower level for new Women's locker rooms, equipment storage and updated recreation lockers.
These areas will be closed during this renovation. Expect periodic noise disruptions, corridor obstructions, and outages.
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Project Contact: Tyler Doughty, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.4266 |
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| Contractors will upgrade the Field House with new finishes, lighting, and sound system.
Expect periodic noise disruptions, corridor obstructions, and outages.
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Project Contact: Tyler Doughty, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.4266 |
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| Contractors will upgrade office spaces on the first floor including new carpet, paint and lighting.
Expect periodic noise, corridor disruption, and paint odor.
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Project Contact: Tyler Doughty, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.4266 |
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| Contractors will replace limestone exterior. Throop Drive drop-off and fire lane will be closed periodically during this work.
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Project Contact: Tyler Doughty, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.4266 |
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| Contractors will update flooring and paint throughout the building. Spaces will be closed during this time.
Expected increased noise and foot traffic.
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Project Contact: Alan Wieter, Project Manager, 314.935.3985 |
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| Contractors will update flooring and paint throughout the building. Spaces will be closed during this time. A dumpster will be located outside the building on parking lot #28C.
Expected increased noise and foot traffic.
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Project Contact: Alan Wieter, Project Manager, 314.935.3985 |
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| Contractors will replace roof on Olin Library. Cranes will be used during this work causing closure of sidewalks and lawn areas.
Expected increased noise and foot traffic. Follow all posted signage.
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Project Contact: Alan Wieter, Project Manager, 314.935.3985 |
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| The elevator will be closed for upgrades and modernization. Elevators in Life Sciences and Bayer Lab will be available alternates during this closure.
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Project Contact: Tyler Doughty, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.4266 |
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| Labs 201B/202A/202B and 208/209/209A/209B will be renovated starting in June. This work is expected to be completed mid-August.
These spaces will be closed during this work. Expect increased noise and foot traffic.
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Project Contact: Lauren Vanden Akker, Architect & Project Manager, 314.935.6671 |
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| Contractors will replace metal safety gates on the north-west window wells. Pedestrian access will not be affected.
Expected increased noise and foot traffic.
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Project Contact: Mary Ann Dill, Project Manager, 314.935.6121 |
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| Contractors will make modifications to suite 108. Work includes new partitions, mechanical and electrical modifications, acoustical upgrades, paint, and new furniture.
These spaces will be closed during this work. Expect increased noise and foot traffic.
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Project Contact: Lauren Vanden Akker, Architect & Project Manager, 314.935.6671 |
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Contractors will replace roofs on residential buildings on the South 40. Cranes will be used during this work causing closure of sidewalks and lawn areas. The Zetcher House dock will be closed June 15 - July 10.
Expected increased noise and foot traffic. Follow all posted signage.
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Project Contact: Alan Wieter, Project Manager, 314.935.3985 |
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| The drive lane between Rutledge House and Lee House, between Shepley Drive and Promenade Lane will be closed for the South 40 roof replacements.
Follow all posted signage.
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Project Contact: Alan Wieter, Project Manager, 314.935.3985 |
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| The McLeod Walkway will be closed starting May 18. This is necessary for utility infrastructure upgrades.
Offices and businesses on the first floor of Gregg House will remain open and accessible. Pedestrians will be able to access main campus through the tunnel by using the walkway on the west side of Gregg House. ADA access will be available via elevator in Lien House.
Follow all posted signage.
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Project Contact: Justin Orr, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.9363 |
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| Facilities will upgrade lighting controls. Light fixtures and lamps will be converted to LED.
This space will remain closed during this work.
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Project Contact: Diane Padgette, Manager, Silver Zone, 314.935.4737 |
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| Contractors will install a CO2 suppression system in the wood shop dust collection system.
The wood shop will be closed during this time.
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Project Contact: Diane Padgette, Manager, Silver Zone, 314.935.4737 |
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Drive Lane Closures: Phase 1
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| Wallace Drive will be closed from Shepley Drive to Promenade Lane. This closure is expected to last 3 weeks. This is necessary for telecom fiber relocation.
Wallace Garage can be accessed from Wydown Boulevard during this closure.
Pedestrian sidewalks along Wallace Dive will remain open.
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Project Contact: Justin Orr, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.9363 |
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Drive Lane Closures: Phase 2
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| Wallace Drive will be closed from Lot 50 to Shepley Drive. This closure is expected to last 3 weeks. This is necessary for telecom fiber relocation.
Wallace Garage can be accessed from Shepley Drive. Traffic will exit south to Wydown Boulevard.
Pedestrian sidewalks along Wallace Dive will remain open.
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Project Contact: Justin Orr, Senior Project Manager, 314.935.9363 |
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| Contractors will complete masonry repairs on the front/south facade starting mid-June. Scaffolding will be in place for the duration of this project.
Expected increased noise and work at window level.
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Project Contact: Mary Ann Dill, Project Manager, 314.935.6121 |
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Residential Life Buildings
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| Facilities will be conducting an audible and visual fire alarm inspection for all Residential Life buildings through August 14. Signage will be posted on affected buildings before testing occurs.
During this testing, you may experience: sounding of horns and voice alarm system; strobe lights; and fire doors closing.
No other building systems will be affected.
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Project Contact: Mike Evans, Assistant Manager of Engineered Systems, 314.452.5864 |
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Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Dr.
St Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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