January 2019 – July 2022
The last power outage associated with the Site Utility Relocation Project (SURP) will affect 31 buildings from Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25. SURP is responsible for major utility infrastructure upgrades that improve the reliability and safety of the Lab’s electrical systems. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/planned-utility-events/projects/site-utility-relocation-project
A critical equipment failure at the 88-Inch Cyclotron required a high-functioning and nimble team to effect repairs and bring this key national facility back online in half the time originally estimated. https://pim.lbl.gov/teamwork-returns-88-inch-cyclotron-to-service-2/
Storm drain pipe lining work will start on Monday, April 19, and continue for two weeks. Crews will be working along Lawrence, Glaser, and McMillan Roads. One way traffic controls and pedestrian detours will be in place. Please observe traffic control signs and flaggers in these areas. https://pim.lbl.gov/656-2/
A planned utility upgrade will affect electrical power in 31 buildings from Friday, April 9, through Sunday, April 11. This outage is part of a project that will create major utility infrastructure upgrades and improve the reliability and safety of the Lab’s electrical systems. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/planned-utility-events/projects/site-utility-relocation-project
How do you upgrade a facility that can’t have significant downtime? A multi-year project to upgrade the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) required a delicate balance of construction, infrastructure, and research priorities. Hear how project team members succeeded. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2021/03/02/complexity-and-communication-the-nersc-9-upgrade/
The access road behind Building 67 will be closed to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, to accommodate equipment for sprinkler repair work. https://commute.lbl.gov/2021/01/13/access-road-behind-building-67-closed-on-jan-14/
The section of Lawrence Road near Bldg. 37 will be reduced to one lane on Oct. 1 from 7 to 11 a.m. to allow for nearby crane lift activities. Flaggers will direct traffic. Use caution in this area. For more information, contact Richard Reisinger (707-980-5670). See the map for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eEMAjNpBi51k5zR4wjnuxj9b2tT2IaCi/view?usp=sharing
Blackberry Gate, Chu Road, and Perlmutter Road will close from 12:01 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Use Strawberry Gate for vehicle access during that time. Limited access will be allowed via Blackberry Gate for certain circumstances, including access to Bldg. 88. Check status.lbl.gov for updates. https://pim.lbl.gov/2020/09/08/road-closure-for-b59-crane-lift-all-day-saturday-9-12-9-13/
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills through Wednesday, September 9, at 8 a.m. Under these conditions, it is possible for the rapid spread of fire and an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Exterior Hot Work operations at the Lab is forbidden. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/09/07/no-psps-at-lab-red-flag-warning-in-effect-starting-monday-evening/
On June 30, 1 to 2 p.m., the Energy Sciences Area invites the Lab community to learn about opportunities for proposing new multidisciplinary materials and chemistry buildings at the Charter Hill site (formerly Old Town). Join in and offer input to help develop the science vision for this project. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV2PaUluZr7KUfFnSffjJpzaz04r3trTV1HWo2lOQiyXObxw/viewform