Department of Resident Life University of Maryland, College Park

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Noise and Personal Safety Concerns

We understand how inconvenient it will be, at times, for people who live and walk in the vicinity of the construction zone. To that end, the general contractor and appropriate University agencies will cooperate with measures that are designed to minimize the negative impacts of having a construction site in our neighborhood.


As examples:

  • Existing security light poles will be removed during some construction phases. When this occurs, alternate security lighting will be installed.
  • Periodic security walks will be made to check on security lighting, pedestrian paths, emergency phones, and accessibility for persons with disabilities, etc.
  • The construction area will be fenced, and this fence will be secured at the end of each work day.
  • No person should enter or attempt to enter the fenced-in area at any time of the day or night.
  • On most weekdays, work crews should be leaving the site by 6:00pm. When Saturday work is necessary, the schedule should be no earlier than 8:00am to no later than 6:00pm.
  • Signs will direct pedestrians to the preferred walking paths to class rooms and other buildings.
  • Workers will not park in student or staff parking spaces