Public Alert

Mar. 5-14: Partial Closure on 11th Street for Water Line Connection

A section of 11th St. on the UTMB Galveston campus will close beginning Mar. 5 to allow a new water line to be run to the Schools of Health Professions and Nursing Building. The water line will increase the water supply to the building to support a new fire suppression sprinkler system that will serve all four floors of the structure.

Workers will be tapping into a city water line just west of 11th St. for the work, which is expected to be complete by Mar. 14.  

What to Expect

  • Location: 11th St. south of The Strand and adjacent to the Schools of Health Professions and Nursing Building.
  • Duration: Approximately two weeks, from Mar. 5 to 14 (weather conditions may affect timeline)

Traffic Impact:

  • 11th Street in the area will be closed to through traffic.
  • The north end of the work zone will be entirely closed to vehicles, preventing street passage.
  • The south side of 11th Street will remain open to support essential deliveries and drop-offs.
  • Barricades, signage, and flaggers will be in place to safely direct vehicles and pedestrians, and adjusted as needed.

 Please exercise caution in the area. For questions, please contact Kyle Gerondale at kjgerond@utmb.edu

Construction Notice: Partial Closure on 6th Street south of Harborside starting Mar. 9

East Plant Chiller Buildout Project

Beginning Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m., 6th Street between Harborside Drive and The Strand will be partially closed to accommodate exploratory work in the roadway.

This work is part of the East Plant Chiller Project utilities scope and includes a tie-in connection at Jennie Sealy Hospital.

What to Expect

  • Location: 6th Street between Harborside Dr. and The Strand
  • Duration: Approximately two weeks (weather and site conditions may affect timeline)
  • Traffic Impact:
    • One lane will remain open at all times.
    • Work will rotate lanes to maintain one open lane in each direction (northbound and southbound).
    • Barricades, signage, and flaggers will be in place and adjusted as needed.
  • Pedestrian Impact:
    • Pedestrian traffic may be rerouted to the opposite side of the street to ensure safety.

These enhancements are designed to strengthen long-term utility reliability in support of campus operations and patient care.

For questions, please contact Tracy Ross at traross@utmb.edu.

Aerial photo of part of UTMB campus showing partial road closure on Sixth St. between Harborside Dr. and The Strand

 

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