UCSD
CAMPUS NOTICE
University of California, San Diego
 

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

January 17, 2002


ALL ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UCSD
ALL STUDENTS AT UCSD

SUBJECT:  CONSTRUCTION ALERT - CITY OF SAN DIEGO SEWER PROJECT
                     AND GILMAN DRIVE CLOSURE

Construction by the City of San Diego of a major sewer in Gilman Drive from Via Alicante south to Interstate 5 will necessitate the complete closure of southbound Gilman Drive (beginning at Villa La Jolla Dr.) beginning on January 22, 2002. The closure will remain in effect for approximately six months. Northbound traffic on Gilman Drive will not be affected.

This sewer line, called the "UCSD Trunk Sewer", serves the UCSD campus (both West and East campuses); the residential development west of Interstate 5 and along Gilman Drive south of La Jolla Village Drive; and other nearby areas. The existing 15-inch diameter sewer was built in 1958 and must be replaced to provide for increased capacity for future development and because of maintenance problems. This project will involve the installation of approximately 5,900 linear feet of new 24-inch diameter underground sewer pipeline.

Access for bicyclists will be maintained during construction. The UCSD Campus/Medical Center Hillcrest Shuttle and San Diego Transit Route 150 will be rerouted as necessary during this time.

Any questions or comments regarding this project and road closure should be directed to the City of San Diego's Resident Engineer, Luis Duenes, at 858-627-3262; LCD@sdcity.sannet.gov.


                                                Milton J. Phegley, AICP
                                                Campus Community Planner
                                                Governmental and Community Relations