Memorial Union Roof Replacement Project Status

Project Status: Active
Current Phase: Phases 3-5 roof replacement work
Latest Update: Weekly update for Phases 3-5
Last Updated: June 2026

The Memorial Union roof replacement project is underway. This page provides current updates about project status, parking impacts, loading dock access, building access, entrance changes, safety measures, and phase-by-phase construction activity.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation while this important renovation work is completed.

Latest Update: Phases 3-5

Over the next two weeks, roof replacement work will continue at the Memorial Union. Building users and visitors should continue to expect temporary parking, access, loading dock, and entrance impacts around the building.

Parking behind the Memorial Union remains closed, except for the upper tiers of the 45-minute visitor/customer lot.

The loading dock remains open; however, roofing work will be in progress over the dock area during the current week and weeks ahead. Access to the loading dock area will be reduced, but a full closure of the dock is not expected at this time.

Loading dock door access is available after 2:30 p.m. daily and on weekends.

The sliding back doors will be open during regular business hours to allow for entry and exit.

Cones, barriers, fencing, and signage will remain in place throughout the project for safety and wayfinding. All exits remain available in case of an actual emergency.

Please see the blue highlighted areas on the Phase 3, Phase 4, and Phase 5 images for updated door closure and access-impact areas.

Current Access and Parking Impacts

Parking

Parking behind the Memorial Union remains closed, except for the upper tiers of the 45-minute visitor/customer lot.

Visitors, customers, departments, tenants, and building partners who need parking accommodations should contact Melissa or Olavo.

Loading Dock

The loading dock remains open, but roofing work is now affecting the loading dock area.

Access to the loading dock area will be reduced while roofing work is in progress over the dock area. A full closure of the dock is not expected at this time.

Loading dock door access is available after 2:30 p.m. daily and on weekends.

Back Building Access

The sliding back doors will be open during regular business hours to allow for entry and exit.

Door Closures and Emergency Egress

Exterior doors within the blue highlighted areas shown on the project images are impacted by the roof replacement work.

Doors marked for emergency egress only should not be used for regular entry or exit. All exits remain available in case of an actual emergency.

Phase 3: Through June 3

Phase 3 work continues and largely addresses the roof above the Union Square area of the building.

Phase 3 Impacts

  • Impacts from Phase 3 continue.
  • The loading dock area and loading dock door are now also impacted.
  • Loading dock door access is available after 2:30 p.m. daily and on weekends.
  • A full closure of the loading dock is not expected at this time.
  • The sliding back doors will be open during regular business hours to allow for entry and exit.
  • Exterior doors within the marked Phase 3 impact area are for emergency egress only.
Aerial map and photos of the Memorial Union showing the Phase 3 roof replacement work area, updated exterior door impact area, and emergency-egress-only signage.

Phase 3 Access Impact

The blue highlighted area shows the Phase 3 roof work area and related exterior door impacts. Doors within the marked area are for emergency egress only.

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Phase 4: June 3-8

Dates are approximate.

Phase 4 continues the impacts from Phase 3.

Phase 4 Impacts

  • Impacts from Phase 3 continue.
  • Roofing work continues near the loading dock side of the building.
  • Loading dock access remains reduced while work is in progress over the area.
  • Loading dock door access is available after 2:30 p.m. daily and on weekends.
  • Exterior doors within the marked Phase 4 impact area are for emergency egress only.
  • The sliding back doors will remain open during regular business hours for entry and exit unless otherwise posted.
Aerial map and photo of the Memorial Union showing the Phase 4 roof replacement work area near the loading dock side of the building, with exterior doors in the marked area designated for emergency egress only.

Phase 4 Access Impact

The blue highlighted area shows the Phase 4 roof work area and related exterior door impacts. Doors within the marked area are for emergency egress only.

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Phase 5: June 9-12

Dates are approximate.

Phase 5 continues the impacts from Phases 3 and 4.

Phase 5 Impacts

  • Impacts from Phases 3 and 4 continue.
  • Roofing work continues in the marked Phase 5 work area.
  • Temporary signage will remain in place for affected doors and access routes.
  • Exterior doors within the marked Phase 5 impact area are for emergency egress only.
  • Please use another available entrance or exit for regular building access unless otherwise posted.
  • All exits remain available in case of an actual emergency.
Aerial map of the Memorial Union showing the Phase 5 roof replacement work area, along with typical caution signage stating that affected doors are for emergency egress only during roof work.

Phase 5 Access Impact

The blue highlighted area shows the Phase 5 roof work area. Typical signage will identify doors that are limited to emergency egress only while roof work is ongoing.

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Safety and Wayfinding

For the safety of students, staff, faculty, visitors, customers, vendors, tenants, and construction crews, please follow all temporary barriers and posted signage during the roof replacement project.

Throughout the project, you may see:

  • Cones
  • Barriers
  • Fencing
  • Directional signage
  • Temporary entrance and access notices
  • Construction staging areas
  • Emergency-egress-only door signage

Please do not enter restricted construction areas or move safety equipment.

All exits remain available in case of an actual emergency.

Accessibility and Accommodation Requests

The Memorial Union team understands that temporary access changes may affect students, staff, faculty, visitors, customers, vendors, tenants, and building partners.

If you need an accommodation related to parking, deliveries, building access, loading dock access, or another project impact, please contact Melissa or Olavo.

Project Contacts

For accommodation needs or questions related to the Memorial Union roof replacement project, please contact:

Melissa Boyd-Colvin
Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Director of the Memorial Union
Melissa: 817-797-2179

Olavo Goncalves
Assistant Director, Office of Union Operations
Olavo: 401-663-2845

Future Updates

Additional updates will be shared as the project progresses. Please check this page for current parking, entrance, loading dock, access, and phase-specific impacts.