Crews are repairing a water leak in front of R. Waverley Smith Pavilion on the UTMB Galveston Campus. The university has ensured a safe and adequate water supply for adjacent buildings while repairs are made. These repairs will require closure of all lanes of a portion of the loop road around the Jennie Sealy Hospital Parking Garage. The road will be closed just after the Jennie Sealy Hospital ramp.
The closure will begin at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 18) and could last through the end of the week. All traffic will be routed onto the upper deck of the parking garage. UTMB Police and parking control officers will be on-site to advise motorists.
Bus and van services that pick up at R. Waverley Smith Pavilion will be affected during the closure. Beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 18 and until repairs are complete and the Pavilion drive is once again accessible:
• The UTMB Circulator van will pick up at 8th and Market.
• The League City Park and Ride bus will pick up at 8th and Market.
• City of Galveston busses will pick up at 8th and Market.
To relieve traffic congestion in this area, employees who normally get dropped off or picked up at Jennie Sealy Hospital are asked to find an alternate location until repairs are completed. Also be aware that the driveway in front of R. Waverley Smith Pavilion will be inaccessible to vehicles during this closure.
If you must travel in the affected area, please exercise caution to ensure your safety and the safety of pedestrians and utility crews.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding while these important repairs are completed. Updates will be provided on the Alert web page and other sources as needed.