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Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Carlo Colella sent the following email to faculty and staff on Tuesday afternoon:
As Purple Line construction has continued on campus this year, the university has worked with the state of Maryland to accelerate the project in order to reduce the impact on our community. Major construction in the campus core is now scheduled to be completed by fall 2024, almost a year ahead of the previous plan. The Purple Line is slated to be operational in December 2027.
To continue on this accelerated schedule, we will put in place several road closures this summer while the campus is less populated. While we understand that construction can present challenges, please keep in mind that the project will bring lasting changes and benefits to the university, connecting our campus to the surrounding region in new ways.
Here are the closures you can expect this summer for the Purple Line and other campus projects:
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As with any construction project, plans and timelines are subject to change. To find the most up-to-date information on road closures and detours, please visit the UMD Purple Line website for impacts on campus and the official Purple Line website.
Please use caution and follow all posted signs and flaggers when traveling near construction areas. As always, we appreciate your flexibility as this important project for our campus and entire region continues to make progress.
If you have questions or encounter issues while traveling around campus, please contact purpleline@umd.edu or 301.405.2222.
Carlo Colella
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
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