Project Purpose:
The Mandell Weiss Seismic Improvements project will seismically retrofit the Mandell Weiss Theatre and Shop building, located adjacent to the La Jolla Playhouse in the campus Theatre District neighborhood. This project will improve the building from a Seismic Performing Rating (SPR) VI to a SPR of IV or better. Scope includes replacement of lateral brace components and strengthening of existing beams and columns, as well as reinforcement of existing foundation.
Location and Duration:
As part of the seismic retrofit work, construction trailers and dumpsters will be placed at the loop road near Mandell Weiss Theatre. Dumpsters will also be placed at Mandell Weiss Theatre loading dock to support the construction. The loop road will be closed to traffic; emergency vehicles can access the East portion of the road at all times. The road closure will start on Friday March 08, 2024, and will continue through Friday February 28, 2025. See map of the affected area.
Immediate Parking Lot, Street Traffic, and Pedestrian Impacts:
During the construction duration, the loop road near Mandell Weiss Theatre will be closed to traffic; emergency vehicles can access the East portion of the road at all times. Mandell Weiss Ln and Mandell Weiss Theatre loading dock will intermittently accommodate concrete trucks during the construction period. There will be no closure of Mandell Weiss Ln or the loading dock. Please follow signage and allow extra time while traveling on Theater District Dr and Mandell Weiss Ln
There is no impact to any parking lots, parking structures, bike lanes or pedestrian paths.
Please observe all temporary traffic controls and crewmember instructions. Please reduce speeds and allow extra space when traveling adjacent to construction activity.
If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Robert Northrop (rnorthrop@ucsd.edu) at (858) 242-9488.
We greatly appreciate your patience during these construction activities.
