The Princeton University Art Museum construction will continue until the Spring of 2024. During this time, there will be pedestrian detours around the perimeter of the construction site.

What you need to know:

• A temporary pathway from Elm Drive to Chapel Drive has been established between Clio and Whig and the construction site.  This pathway will lead you past Clio, Whig and Murray-Dodge with the construction fence on your right as you approach Chapel Drive.
• A pathway is available between Dodd Hall and the construction site.  Please use caution as you approach the driveway next to Dodd Hall between Dodd and Brown, this is the main construction gate for deliveries.  There is a flagger stationed at this gate at all times who can assist with crossing in front of the gate.
• A temporary accessible pathway has been established south of Brown.  You can travel on the west side of Brown and turn south to head towards Frist Campus Center and Prospect House.
• Starting mid-May 2022, the project will start to receive steel deliveries in anticipation of the installation of steel at the NE and NW corners of the site

What else you need to know:

• The McCosh Walk pathway between Clio as well as the diagonal pathway adjacent to the site will be closed during times when steel deliveries are anticipated.  This type of closure will begin on or about May 16, 2022 but will continue intermittently through the Winter semester.   
• During closures, pedestrians will be asked to travel around Clio to Chapel Drive where they can then either continue down Chapel Drive or rejoin McCosh Walk via the stairs between Clio and Whig.
• The area that is closed will be sectioned-off with snow-fence and there will be a flagger in place to help direct deliveries into the site and to help direct pedestrians around the pathway closure.

• Throughout the Environmental Studies & School of Engineering and Applied Science construction, pedestrian paths will be impacted on the north side of Ivy Lane / Western Way; the south side of Ivy Lane in front of Lewis Library; the west side of Peyton Hall; and through the site along Roper Lane.
• Pedestrian detours to Lewis Library, Peyton Hall and Fine Hall will be from Washington Road to the south side of these buildings. A temporary accessible pathway has been constructed on the east side of Peyton Hall. ES & SEAS will open in Spring 2025.

What else you need to know:

• The east sidewalk along Washington Road may be blocked on occasion and sidewalk detours will be maintained during the closure.

• Effective January 31, 2022, Ivy Lane and Western Way are closed to all motorists except construction crews between Washington and Fitzrandolph roads on campus. 
• Pedestrian access along Ivy Lane and Western Way will be maintained for the duration of the construction project between Washington and Fitzrandolph roads, but the routes will be shifted as construction proceeds.  Ivy Lane & Western Way will re-open in Spring 2025.

• A temporary path has been installed parallel to Dillon Court. 
• Please use caution as you approach Elm Drive via foot or wheeled device.

• A temporary pedestrian pathway has been established along Guyot Lane, adjacent to Scully, between Scully & Icahn and Lewis Thomas. Once you approach Goheen Walk, you can travel West or East along Goheen Walk.
• Deliveries to the University Health Services | Facilities project will travel up Guyot Lane and cross over Goheen Walk into the site.  This is the main construction gate for deliveries.  There is a flagger stationed at this gate at all times who can assist with crossing in front of the gate.
• A temporary pathway will turn north (left) towards Guyot, Moffett and Schultz at the corner of Schultz and Goheen Walk.  This temporary path will run parallel to west side of Guyot and head north towards McCosh Health Center and Frist Campus Center. 
  • Access to the west entrance of Guyot will be available from Goheen Walk.
  • A set of precast stairs have been installed to take you up to the Cherry Tree Allee, you can turn left to get towards McCosh Health Center or right to get up the stairs to Frist.
• As the utility work continues, fence lines will change frequently.  Please use caution when passing through this area and look for pedestrian signage.

Please note there is construction to install Geo-Exchange piping adjacent Guyot.  Please use the following detours on Washington Road to get towards Frist Campus Center:  

• Coming from Washington Road (from the south):
  • Utilize Frist Lane and head towards McCosh Health Center turn right on the pathway adjacent to McCosh Health Center towards Frist Campus Center
  • <OR> Utilize the ramp or stairs on either side of the Frist Campus Center loading dock entrance to head towards Frist Campus Center, McCosh Health Center, and Jones.
  • Utilize the Washington Road west sidewalk to access the two east doors to Guyot (only).  The stairs beyond these doors will be closed.  (Follow bullet #1 above to get to Frist).
• ​​​​​​​Coming from Washington Road (from the north):
  • Utilize the Washington Road west sidewalk to head south towards Frist Campus Center (follow "coming from Washington Road (from the south)" directions above).

• The bluestone pathway along the West Energy Plant will be closed between April 17 - May 27 from 9:30am - 6:00pm.
• Two spaces in the VP parking lot adjacent to MacMillan will be closed for this duration as well.

• From May 31 - August 26 there will be sidewalk closures on the east side of Simpson and for 2 weeks on the south side of JRR adjacent to the fountain.
• This work is to accommodate flashing repairs and the application of water repellent to all sides of the building.
• Entrances to JRR and Simpson off of Washington Road will be available.
• Please use caution in the area and follow detour signs.

• From May 31 - August 11 Holder Hall courtyard will be closed.  There will also be intermittent closures of the east sidewalk to accommodate deliveries.
• This work is to accommodate exterior facade repairs on the building.
• Please use caution in the area and follow detour signs.

• From May 31 - August 25 the west side of Washington Road in front of Dickinson will be closed.
• This closure is to accommodate repairs to the exterior facade and replacement of the north-facing windows and roof.
• Please cross Washington Road at the William Street crosswalk or McCosh Walk crosswalk to travel north to south on Washington Road.
• Please use caution in the area and follow detour signs.