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Student Wellness Improvements capital project to begin at end of October

From: the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities

To accommodate the Student Wellness Improvements capital construction project, including the complete renovation of War Memorial Hall, construction fencing will be installed near War Memorial Hall at the end of October.

To ensure pedestrian and driver safety, construction fencing will be in place along Drillfield Drive in front of War Memorial Hall for the duration of the project. Caution should be exercised while navigating in this area.

Pedestrians traveling around the perimeter of War Memorial Hall should obey all posted directional signage. 

During this time, parallel parking spaces in front of the building will be temporarily closed. No ADA parking spaces will be affected.

Additionally, during construction, the Blacksburg Transit bus stop located in front of War Memorial Hall will be temporarily relocated to the front right side of Campbell Hall. 

Modifications to navigation during construction are also available in the Interactive Campus Map.

Pedestrians should follow posted directional signage and available jersey barrier pathways when navigating around War Memorial Hall during construction. Map provided by Virginia Tech Capital Construction.

About the Student Wellness Improvements capital project

Supporting Virginia Tech’s commitment to holistic well-being, when complete, the renovated War Memorial Hall will house Recreational Sports, School of Education faculty offices, and research and office space for the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise that will bring together health science with hands-on application of exercise, health, and well-being.

War Memorial Hall renovations include new, refreshed, and expanded exercise and activity spaces; dedicated functional fitness space; mind and body studio; dance studio; wet classroom for aquatic and safety instruction; building system upgrades, including air conditioning; modernized general assignment classrooms; student gathering spaces; and administrative offices. Newly modernized locker rooms and bathrooms will include family changing rooms and all-gender spaces.

Questions may be directed to vtfacilities@vt.edu

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