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The Electrical Reliability Improvements Project

Current Construction Activity

As the ERI project continues its work to update Stanford’s electrical infrastructure, construction activity will impact different parts of campus. This page provides weekly updates on current construction activity, including specific locations, impacts to Stanford community members, and working hours.

This page was last updated 3/4/2026.

All scheduled work is subject to change based on weather conditions.  There will be no noise-producing work during dead and finals weeks.

Escondido Village

Download the complete map of construction activity in Escondido Village here. 

Please be advised there are some detours for pedestrians, bicycles, cars, and maintenance in place around EV.

Hulme, Barnes and Abrams Court

Through April 2026, there will be project crews near Hulme Court and Buildings 84, 85, 88, 89, 91 and 93.

There will be intermittent noise-producing work in the Hulme, Barnes, and Abrams midrise basements through Friday, April 10.

If you park in the Olmsted, Barnes, Hulme or Abrams parking lots, please note there will be signs installed where parking will not be permitted. Vehicles not moved prior to construction in these areas will be relocated.

Abrams, Barnes, and Hulme Shutdowns

In March and April, there will be 8-hour power shutdowns in several buildings across Barnes and Hulme Court from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Buildings 70-73 will experience shutdowns on Monday, March 30.
  • Buildings 77-78 will experience shutdowns on Tuesday, March 31.
  • Buildings 75, 76, and 86 will experience shutdowns on Wednesday, April 1.
  • Buildings 55 and 56 will experience shutdowns on Thursday, April 2.

During these scheduled shutdowns, no electrical outlets or lights will function. Domestic water will continue to be provided in kitchens and bathrooms, but hot water will not be available. Water will start reheating soon after electrical services are restored, and hot water should be available within two hours thereafter. Elevators will be placed offline at 8:45 a.m. and set in an open and locked position on the first floor for the entirety of the power outage. Impacted residents have been sent additional information.

Athletic Housing, Mulberry Daycare, and Abrams and Barnes Court Water Shutdowns

On Saturday, March 28, the water will be shut off in the following locations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Stanford Athletic Housing: Buildings 621-624, 626, 631-634
  • Mulberry Building 10-680
  • Abrams and Barnes Court: Buildings 68-70

This work will require a shutdown of one lane on Olmstead Road from Building 621 to Mulberry House on Thursday March 26 through Tuesday, March 31. Project team members will be in the area conducting prep work from Thursday, March 26 through Friday, March 27. Asphalt restoration will take place on Monday, March 30.

Acorn and Mulberry House

There will be landscape improvements outside of Acorn and Mulberry House and the Daycare from Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25.

Buildings 31, 40, 41, 42, and Studio 5

Beginning Friday, March 27 there will be intermittent noise-producing work, equipment backup alarms, jackhammering, and the use of heavy machinery which can be loud and cause small vibrations near Buildings 31, 42 and Studio 5.

There will be work with similar impacts near Buildings 40, 41, and 42 beginning on Monday, March 23.

Angell Court

There will be intermittent noise producing work at Angell Court through Monday, April 20.

Buildings 17, 18, 19, 28, 30, and 31

There will be intermittent noise producing work near Buildings 17, 18, 19, 28, 30, and 31 through mid-March.

Main Campus

There will be ongoing utility work around Panama Mall in the Main Campus through mid March 2026.

There will be intermittent single-lane road closures at the following locations through Sunday, March 15:

  • Campus Drive near the Alum Green
  • Panama Street from the Via Ortega Garage to Cordura Hall
  • Ventura Hall Driveway near Panama Street

Chem H Building Parking Lot and Shutdowns

If you park in the Chem-H Building Parking lot, please note that several parking stalls will be unavailable from Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26.

There will be 1.5 hour shutdowns in the Chem-H Building on Tuesday, March 24, Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26. These shutdowns will occur from 7-8:30 a.m.; project team members will remain in the area through 9 p.m.

During these scheduled shutdowns, no electrical outlets or lights will function. Domestic water will continue to be provided, but hot water will not be available. Water will start reheating soon after electrical services are restored, and hot water should be available within two hours thereafter.

Download the complete map of construction activity on the Main Campus here.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to complete this important electrification update across campus!