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Construction Update

Campus Construction Update (2014 August 1)

Please see directions for updated information on how to access the planetarium, and be sure to allot plenty of time to navigate across campus.

The handicap-accessible entrance on the east side of Smith Lab remains closed because of extensive construction work between Smith and McPherson Labs. For accessible entry to Smith Lab, please use the lift at the loading dock on the southwest side of the building. Planetarium visitors are advised to enter either through the northwest entrance or via the southwest loading dock if the lift is required. We will update this page when we learn more from the University about when they plan to reopen the east side of Smith Lab (it should be in the early fall).

Please note that significant portions of the campus and many roads are closed this summer due to the extensive construction work. This has had the unfortunate effect of making Planetarium access difficult. For the summer, we advise parking in Tuttle Garage (see below) rather than Arps, due to this construction.