{"id":7800,"date":"2026-05-13T12:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/memorialunion\/?page_id=7800"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:20:51","slug":"memorial-union-roof-replacement-project-status","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/memorialunion\/memorial-union-roof-replacement-project-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Union Roof Replacement Project Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice\" data-hash=\"093a38f29051d43184448496bec2305c\"><h1>Main Entrance Closure<\/h1>\n\n<p>The main entrance under the tower will be temporarily closed on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday<\/strong>&nbsp;5\/21 while a lift accesses the roof.&nbsp;Additional updates and signage will be provided to help direct visitors and building users during this temporary closure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;Active&nbsp;<br><strong>Current Phase:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pre-project staging and upcoming Phase 1 work&nbsp;<br><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Memorial Union roof replacement project is underway. This page will provide regular updates about project status, parking impacts, building access, entrance closures, safety measures, and phase-by-phase construction activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation while this important renovation work is completed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Project Update<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the next two weeks, project materials will continue arriving and being staged behind the Memorial Union. Building users and visitors should expect temporary changes to parking, entrances, and access routes during different phases of the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cones, barriers, fencing, and signage will be in place throughout the project to support safety and wayfinding. Please follow all posted signs and avoid restricted construction areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parking and Access Impacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking behind the Memorial Union remains closed, except for the upper&nbsp;tiers&nbsp;of the 45-minute visitor\/customer lot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors, customers, departments, and building partners who need parking&nbsp;accommodations&nbsp;should contact the project contacts listed below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Loading Dock<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Memorial Union loading dock remains open&nbsp;at this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Entrance Under the Tower<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main entrance under the tower will be temporarily closed on\u00a0<strong>Thursday<\/strong>\u00a05\/21 while a lift accesses the roof.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional updates and signage will be provided to help direct visitors and building users during this temporary closure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 1: May 18\u2013May 22<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roofing work is scheduled to begin over the south end of the building, near the Union Square side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expected Impacts During Phase 1<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roofing work is expected Monday through Friday.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noise should be expected daily from approximately&nbsp;<strong>6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to the back Memorial Union entrances and bus circle doors will be closed for entry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total Image Hair Salon entrance will remain accessible for salon use only.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bus circle doors on the 2nd floor south end will remain available for emergency exit only.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other 1st floor doors on the west side\/Union Square side will remain available for emergency exit only.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/memorialunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2094\/IMG_5173-scaled.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Map and photo showing Memorial Union exterior doors affected by Phase 1 roof replacement work, with doors in the marked area designated for emergency use only. \"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 1 Access Impact Map<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlighted area shows exterior doors affected during Phase 1. Doors in this area will be available for emergency exit only unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/memorialunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2094\/IMG_5173-scaled.jpeg\" title=\"\" rel=\"lightbox[7800]\">View impact map<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 2: May 25\u2013May 29&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 is expected to continue the access and parking&nbsp;impacts&nbsp;from Phase 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Expected Impacts During Phase 2<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Total Image Salon entrance door will also be closed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This closure is expected to continue into Phase 3.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional updates will be shared as more information becomes available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/memorialunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2094\/IMG_5174-scaled.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Map and photos showing Memorial Union exterior doors affected by Phase 2 roof replacement work, including marked emergency-use-only doors and temporary entrance impacts. \"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 2 Access Impact Map<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlighted area shows additional entrance impacts expected during Phase 2, including the Total Image Salon entrance closure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/memorialunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2094\/IMG_5174-scaled.jpeg\" title=\"\" rel=\"lightbox[7800]\">View impact map<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and Wayfinding<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the safety of students, staff, faculty, visitors, customers, vendors, and construction crews, please observe all temporary barriers and signage during the roof replacement project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the project, you may see:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cones&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barriers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fencing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directional signage&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary entrance and access notices&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction staging areas behind the Memorial Union&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please do not enter restricted construction areas or move&nbsp;safety&nbsp;equipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessibility and Accommodation Requests<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Memorial Union team understands that temporary access changes may affect students, staff, faculty, visitors, customers, vendors, and building partners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need&nbsp;an accommodation&nbsp;related to parking, deliveries, building access, or another project impact, please contact the project contacts listed below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Contacts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For accommodation needs or questions related to the Memorial Union roof replacement project, please contact:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olavo Goncalves<\/strong><br>Assistant Director, Office of Union Operations<br><a href=\"mailto:olavojr@uri.edu\">olavojr@uri.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:\">401.874.5283&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melissa Boyd-Colvin<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Director of the Memorial Union\u00a0<br><a href=\"mailto:mboyd@uri.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:mboyd@uri.edu\">mboyd@uri.edu<br><\/a><a href=\"tel:4018742726\">401.874.2726<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project Status:&nbsp;Active&nbsp;Current Phase:&nbsp;Pre-project staging and upcoming Phase 1 work&nbsp;Last Updated:&nbsp;May 2026&nbsp; The Memorial Union roof replacement project is underway. 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