May 25, 2011
Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Main Street and Prices Fork Road began on May 16 affecting travel in the downtown and Prices Fork Road area of Blacksburg.
Construction
Multiple construction projects a planned and underway despite year-over-year budget cuts. At the beginning of the 2009 school year, the Board of Visitors approved plans for several new buildings, including a new human and agricultural bioscience building, a 160,000-gross-square-foot "signature engineering building” and a new building located between ICTAS I and Randolph Hall, which will contain classrooms and office space, in addition to an upscale dining facility. A parking garage for commuters is also under construction in the Prices Fork commuter lot.
Additional construction is ongoing, including renovations at East and West Ambler-Johnson Hall and additions to McComas Hall.
Content on Construction:
Campus building projects should foster community
February 2, 2011
Last week, upon visiting Blacksburg and campus after a semester abroad, the old adage of “you can never go home again,” was reaffirmed.
Full parking garage to open in early October
September 30, 2010
The Perry Street parking garage will open in full capacity during the first week of October, according to Bo Frazier, assistant manager of Parking Services.
New traffic lights to help drivers make safe left turns
September 14, 2010
A new traffic signal will soon help drivers on Southgate Drive know when they can safely turn left.
Chipotle to roll into Blacksburg in September
August 25, 2010
Members of the Facebook group "Bring Chipotle to Blacksburg" will soon have their demand met.
Parking garage opens in limited role
August 24, 2010
A university press release and two small signs linked to a fence along Perry Street announced the partial debut of Virginia Tech's first parking garage Monday.
Move-in to alter traffic patterns
August 18, 2010
Student move-in from today, Aug. 18, until Saturday, Aug. 21, will cause changes in traffic and parking in and around the Virginia Tech campus.
Continual construction changes face of Tech
August 11, 2010
Giant sycamore tree on Henderson Lawn felled Tuesday after suffering disease
July 28, 2010
The ancient sycamore that stood for over one hundred years as a landmark on the corner of College Avenue and Main Street was felled on Tuesday.
Construction blocks Main St. businesses
July 28, 2010
The second phase of the Main Street improvement project began July 19 and is making some businesses along Main Street difficult to reach.