John Sealy Hospital Entrance

Project at a Glance

Update, Dec. 1, 2003:
John Sealy Entrance Project enters final phase; work shifts to University Plaza
Last month, drivers and pedestrians regained access to the front of John Sealy Hospital, after renovations and enhancements that included a new circular drive, revolving door to the hospital, and a more direct route into the visitor parking garage. The last phase of the entrance project is currently under way; a new contract parking and tokens exit lane will be built at the east end of the garage, closest to University Boulevard. When complete, the east end of the garage will feature two entrance lanes and one exit lane, to complement the new entrances and attended exits at the west end of the facility.

As part of the work on the University Plaza—the new parking facility and loop road on the east end of campus—a small section of the campus between the Administration Building and the John Sealy Hospital (below) will close beginning the first week in December. The east entrance to the John Sealy Hospital will also close, to allow workers to level out the surrounding terrain, install drainage and complete the walkway. The main hospital entrance will not be affected. Some foot traffic may be redirected through the Administration Building or through the main hospital complex. Work should be complete in a few weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your support as we build a better UTMB.

Project Objective: Enhanced visitor/patient access, better vehicular traffic flow, better access to and from parking garage

Start Date: December 2002   Anticipated Completion*: November 2003

Construction Impact: Road detours, road closure, temporary closure of main John Sealy Hospital entrance

Project Description: Demolition of Administration Annex, reconstruction of circle in front of hospital entrance, installation of new revolving entrance door. (see image). Adjacent parking garage will stay open throughout project. Patients and visitors will be directed to hospital side entrance, on courtyard. Hospital drop-off will be temporarily relocated to Children's Hospital, on Ninth Street. 

Images of progress on Nov. 14:

Images of progress on Nov. 6:

Artist's rendering of finished project

* Please remember that construction timetables are subject to variables such as weather. The university and its contractors are always motivated to complete projects quickly, safely, properly and with minimal disruption. We always appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to build a better UTMB.