ClosuresCrane Lift – Gies Memorial Stadium
May 28, 2026 | 2:57 pm
Various facility and site closures will occur related to lighting upgrades at the stadium.
To support a lighting upgrade project at Gies Memorial Stadium, occupancy is not allowed in area of the stadium in the designated crane lift area, as shown on the project staging plans (link below) for the dates/periods specified. The contractor will also establish related traffic control methods in nearby locations. 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: Gies Memorial Stadium (0072)
Address: 1402 S. First Street
Dates: Tuesday, May 26; Thursday, May 28; Friday, May 29; Tuesday, June 2
Time: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (each day)
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.
