Side walk construction project will begin near the O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science on August 1, 2023. 

On Tuesday, August 1, an upcoming construction project will begin near the O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science. This project will likely impact pedestrian access in the surrounding area.

Dear colleagues,

On Tuesday, August 1, an upcoming construction project will begin near the O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science. This project will likely impact pedestrian access in the surrounding area.

The details of the sidewalk closure are as follows:

  • Location: O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science
  • Impact: The sidewalk between Duncan Hall and O'Connor Building will be closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to utilize the new covered breezeway connecting the North Colleges through the O'Connor Building to the Engineering Quad.
  • Date and Duration: The sidewalk will be closed from Tuesday, August 1, 2023, until the summer of 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact fsc@rice.edu.

Thank you for your patience as we work to make significant improvements to campus infrastructure.

Facilities & Capital Planning