Road/Lot/Sidewalk Notices

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SCHEDULED Closure of 4 spots in 28A East of Metals Dev.
START DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026   8:00 AM
END DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026   4:00 PM
AFFECTED PARKING LOT # & LOCATION: 4 parking spots in 28A East lot of Metals Development
WHY: Swap of construction dumpster
COORDINATOR: Leigh Wiand at lwiand@ameslab.gov or (515) 294-0179
NOTES: Subject: 4 Spaces in Parking lot closed in Metals Development 28A East Lot on Monday, March 16th.
To all employees,
Please be aware that 4 spaces in parking lot 28A East- Metals Development will be closed on Monday, March 16th, affecting those who park in that lot.
Reason for closure:
During the scheduled parking space shut down, we will be switching out our construction dumpster for the METALLIC project in MD 150. As a reminder, this will be an ongoing occurrence throughout the project. We appreciate your flexibility during those times.
Impacted System(s):
• Parking lot 28A East of Metals Development
What to expect
Please plan to park in Lot 29 or Lot 30 during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact Leigh Wiand for assistance.
Thank you,
Leigh Wiand
Facilities Construction Project Manager
Facilities & Engineering Services
SCHEDULED Parking Lot Closure Notice
START DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026   7:00 AM
END DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026   1:00 PM
AFFECTED PARKING LOT # & LOCATION: Parking Lots 94A and 94B
WHY: Electrical utility work south of VMRI Building 1
COORDINATOR: Mike Olson at mjolson@iastate.edu or (515) 294-6312
SCHEDULED Road Closure Notice
START DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026   8:00 AM
END DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026   1:00 PM
AFFECTED ROAD/S: ISU C-Drive access road off University Blvd into VMRI
ALTERNATE ROUTE: South 16th Street and Christensen Drive
WHY: Electrical utility work south of VMRI Building 1
COORDINATOR: Mike Olson at mjolson@iastate.edu or (515) 294-6312
NOTES: ***The road will also be closed from the east side of VMRI.***
SCHEDULED Parking Lot Closure Notice -Lot 36
START DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026   6:30 AM
END DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2026   5:00 PM
AFFECTED PARKING LOT # & LOCATION: Parking Lot 36
WHY: Construction
COORDINATOR: John Boehmer at jboehmer@iastate.edu or (515) 203-7398
SCHEDULED Sidewalk Closure Notice
START DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026  
END DATE: Friday, August 7, 2026  
AFFECTED SIDEWALK: Near Anderson Sculpture Garden and West of Beardshear
ALTERNATE ROUTE: South of Beardshear or Sidewalk closest to Hub and Morrill
WHY: Utilities Electrical and Steam Infrastructure Improvements
COORDINATOR: Sarah Witte at skwitte@iastate.edu or (515) 294-3435
NOTES: https://www.fpm.iastate.edu/notify/details/Screenshot_2026-03-11_082805.png
SCHEDULED Parking Lot Closure Notice
START DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026   7:00 AM
END DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2026   4:00 PM
AFFECTED PARKING LOT # & LOCATION: Lot 28 North side of Metals Development
WHY: UPDATE: Alternative Parking for Ames Lab employees 3/6 - 3/18
COORDINATOR: Clayton Cartland at clayton4@iastate.edu or (515) 294-7891
NOTES: https://www.fpm.iastate.edu/notify/details/Alternative_Parking-0306-0318.pdf
Please review the attachment for alternative parking locations while (12) stalls are blocked off in Lot 28 north of MD for construction on the MD roof. Ames Lab employees can park anywhere in the red clouded area marked on the attached site plan.
SCHEDULED Parking Lot Closure Notice
START DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026   7:00 AM
END DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2026   4:00 PM
AFFECTED PARKING LOT # & LOCATION:
WHY:
COORDINATOR: Clayton Cartland at clayton4@iastate.edu or (515) 294-7891
NOTES: https://www.fpm.iastate.edu/notify/details/MD_28A_12_Stall_Close_0306-18.pdf
The Metals Development Roof project, part of the AIM project, continues (weather permitting). (12) stalls will be used as a staging/work area for the roofing contractor (see attachment).
SCHEDULED Parking Lot Closure Notice
START DATE: Monday, July 21, 2025   7:00 AM
END DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026   5:00 PM
AFFECTED PARKING LOT # & LOCATION: Lot 96A and access drive
WHY: Construction activities.
COORDINATOR: Troy Chandler at tachandl@iastate.edu or (515) 509-8096
NOTES: Lot 96A will be closed for construction activities on Monday, July 21. The lot will remain closed thru the duration of the project, October 2026. Alternate parking is available in Lot 96.
A temporary drive will be in place Tuesday morning, Tuesday, July 22 for daily deliveries.