2024 Fall Construction Update

You'll see great progress made as faculty, staff, and students return for the fall semester. Thanks again to the entire community for your patience as we improve our campus with these major projects. A Fall Construction Map for the Alfred campus is available and details are below:

• Campus Spine
• Upper College Dr
• Parking Lot Access
• Agriculture Science
• Harris Hall in SET
• Pioneer Center

Campus Spine Infrastructure

The academic spine in Alfred is now open! There are only two minor areas circled in blue on the construction map where a detour may be needed at the Student Development Center and the walkway under the pedestrian bridge between the Central Dining Hall and Student Leadership Center.

Upper College Drive

Replacement of underground utilities and roadwork on Upper College Drive is nearing completion. One section circled in yellow on the construction map between Hillcrest Drive and Braddon Hall has a temporary topcoat and is open. The area in red from Peet Hall to Braddon is closed for construction work.

For pedestrian travel along Upper College Drive, open paths include:

• The stairs between Engineering Technology (SET) and EJ Brown will remain open to connect with the campus spine. Be aware that this connection to Orvis utilizes a grass path.
• Orvis - You may also connect with the spine through SET, exit towards MacKenzie, then turn up the hill at the volleyball court.
• PAMS - Enter Orvis then take the third floor exit next to the gym for Print and Mail Services.
• Peet - For access to the spine, enter EJ Brown or the Central Dining Hall (CDH) at the Student Gathering Space.
• Braddon and Shults - Both the Upper College Drive entrance to the Student Leadership Center (SLC) and CDH entrances lead to the campus spine.

Parking Lot Access

Parking on the east side of Orvis (lot 27), north side of EJ Brown (lot 28), SET (lot 29), and east of EJB (lot 32) will remain closed. Lots 10 and 11 on the south and west sides of SET are open. Faculty and staff may use any employee or student parking spaces including lot 22 marked with black arrows on the construction map. Watch for periodic email updates from Facilities Services for timely alerts.

Parking lot 16 west of MacKenzie was opened in early September for additional student parking spaces. 

Many of our investments, totaling approximately $200 million, are already paying off with new facilities and amenities to enjoy. See all of our major projects:

• CAMPUS INVESTMENTS

We realize construction work will cause inconveniences and we thank you for your patience. Facilities and capital project leaders work to keep the campus community informed to assist us all. Timely announcements are sent through Facilities Alerts to all Alfred State email accounts and public meetings provide updates.