ClosuresCrane Lift – Engineering Sciences Building
May 21, 2026 | 9:10 am
Various facility and site closures will occur related to elevator modernization work.
To support elevator modernization work at the Engineering Sciences Building this Saturday, occupancy is not allowed on any floor of the building in the designated crane lift area, as shown on the project floor plans (link below) for the period specified. The contractor will also establish related traffic control methods in nearby locations, including a closure of Goodwin Avenue and the sidewalk around the facility. Additionally, the project team is coordinating with the facilities staff of the affected unit about these restrictions to ensure that no individuals are within the crane boundary when the work commences.
Crane Lift Specifics
Building: Engineering Sciences Building (0174)
Address: 1101 Springfield Avenue
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
Floor Plans PDF
More approved U. of I. street, sidewalk, and pathway closures are available at https://go.fs.illinois.edu/Closures. University-related transportation questions should be directed to Transportation Systems Manager Stacey DeLorenzo sdeloren@illinois.edu, 217-300-1750.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation while this work is being performed.
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Transportation Demand Management 
Transportation demand managment represents and coordinates all campus modes of transportation with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. The department works cooperatively with a number of university and regional partners to integrate multiple transportation modes.
