CAMPUS NOTICE

 

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR
CAPITAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

April 2, 2020


ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

SUBJECT:    CONSTRUCTION ALERT – I-5 Switch Station: Voigt Drive Temporary Road Closures

Project Location/Description:

The new I-5 Switch Station, located in existing parking lot P510, will provide approximately 3,500 new gross square feet to house medium voltage equipment and control. The facility will provide power to the existing Revelle Switch Station and North Campus Switch Station, and will improve power reliability to the West Campus.

The project will also install underground medium voltage electrical ductbank from existing utilities tunnel under Interstate 5 to the new facility located at Parking Lot P510. The underground work will occur on Voigt Drive, at the intersection of Voigt Drive and Gilman Drive.

Work will begin on April 06, 2020 and will be completed by April 30, 2020. The hours of work will be from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Immediate Street Traffic, and Pedestrian Impacts:

Traffic delays on Voigt Drive will occur due to one lane closure on Voigt Drive between April 06, 2020 to April 30, 2020. Traffic will be controlled by flag persons when the lane is closed. The bicycle lanes and pedestrian sidewalks on Voigt Drive will also be impacted by this closure. Please follow signage and allow extra time while traveling on Voigt Drive and Gilman Drive.

Please view the area map at:
https://bit.ly/347Eoso

If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Nicole Cheng (nmcheng@ucsd.edu) at (858) 822-1874. We greatly appreciate your patience during these construction activities.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve the UC San Diego experience.



Eric Smith, PE
Associate Vice Chancellor
Capital Program Management