Miller Hall Construction Impacts

East College Way is partially reopened as the repair to the Miller Hall steam system nears completion. Permitted vehicles may park in lots 8G and 10G. This emergency work to repair the existing steam system is unrelated to the heating conversion project.

The Miller Hall heating repair team successfully reconnected Miller to the new permanent steam line in December, most underground work has been completed, and East College Way has been repaved. However, a small area remains fenced for continuing underground work. The speed limit will be set at 5 mph until the road is fully reopened and road markings are restored. Please use caution as work crews and equipment remain, and lane closures may be necessary. 

Cascade Natural Gas has found some corrosion on natural gas pipelines in this area. They are currently doing an engineering review to determine whether any pipeline will need to be replaced. If repairs are needed, they will schedule the work as soon as possible. This will likely require another, much shorter closure of East College Way.

In addition to locating all damage points on the steam system feeding Miller, teams have investigated connected areas of the system to locate condensate leaks and make repairs to avoid future system disruptions.

Also, be aware of the emergency vehicle access lane that runs between College and Haggard Halls, past Carver and Bond and through Red Square. The lane has been marked with fire lane tape in Red Square, and the entire length of the lane must be kept clear at all times. People may walk in the lane, and approved vehicles may drive through, but no parking or tabling is allowed.

Please refrain from using East College Way for passenger drop off.

As work continues, you should also expect intermittent construction noise from heavy equipment operating in the repair site on East College Way. 

We apologize for the ongoing disruptions, and we continue to work diligently to complete repairs and restore the system as quickly as possible.