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Academic Tunnel Closure Notification

Jun 17th, 2026

Scott Crase

Facilities Management advises that sections of the academic tunnel (Paton College Tunnel) between Hatcher House and the Paton College Tunnel intersection, including the tunnel leading to Barnes House and towards Curtis House, as well as Doyle House to the Dining Hall, will be closed to pedestrians starting on Monday, June 22, until Friday, July 31. This closure is required to complete excavation works to facilitate tunnel re-waterproofing. Further communication will be issued if there is a change to this reopening date.  

Inquiries concerning this project can be directed to the phone number listed below or by contacting (709) 864-7600 after hours. Facilities Management appreciates your co-operation during this important upgrade to campus infrastructure.

FM Contact: Scott Crase, (709) 864-7262
General Contractor: Talon Energy Services

A map showing the extension of the work in the tunnel system around Paton College