Entering the Home Stretch

Construction of Phase 1A of Storrs Center continues with a goal of opening 1 Dog Lane and 9 Dog Lane in mid-August.  The Oaks on the Square (residential units on the upper floors) are nearing completion, while work on the commercial spaces progresses.  Sidewalks are being installed in front of both buildings.

One Dog Lane

Dog Lane remains closed to accommodate construction.  Dog Lane residents and visitors to Storrs Automotive (now open at 11 Dog Lane), Select Physical Therapy (now open in Suite 108 in 9 Dog Lane), and the businesses in 18 Dog Lane may continue to follow the detour (Storrs Road to Gurleyville Road to Bundy Lane to Dog Lane).

The realignment of Dog Lane is underway.

Dog Lane will intersect with Storrs Road to the north of its current intersection.

South of Dog Lane, work on the parking garage (also due to open in August) continues.  The garage will accommodate visitors to the downtown, employees of the new commercial establishments, and residents of The Oaks on the Square.

Adjacent to the parking garage, Phase 1B is just starting to take shape.  This next phase will consist of one mixed-use building, 1 Royce Circle, which will feature commercial uses on the first floor and residential units on the upper floors.  The residences will be part of The Oaks on the Square.  This building is expected to open in August 2013.

Phase 1B, a mixed-use building, will be adjacent to the parking garage.

Traffic Alert: Dog Lane Closed

Due to construction of the new Dog Lane connection to Storrs Road, Dog Lane will be closed between Storrs Road and Bundy Lane starting Thursday, July 19, 2012.  We expect this portion of the road to be reopened to traffic by Wednesday, August 1, 2012.  During this period, no access to Dog Lane will be provided from Storrs Road.

Businesses located on Dog Lane between Willowbrook Road and Storrs Road should direct their employees and customers coming from Storrs Road to use Gurleyville Road and Bundy Lane as a temporary detour.  From the intersection with Bundy Lane, Dog Lane will be limited to local traffic between Bundy Lane and Willowbrook Road to allow access to Dog Lane residents and businesses.  To minimize impact of the road closure on surrounding neighborhoods, all construction traffic to Storrs Center will be rerouted through University property; no construction traffic will be directed to local roads.

Please email questions regarding this closure.

Phase 1B Begins

While work on Phase 1A continues, the construction of Phase 1B has begun. Phase 1B will consist of one mixed-use building located adjacent to the parking garage. The upper floors will be occupied by The Oaks on the Square (rental apartments), and the first floor will have commercial spaces. The building is planned to open in August 2013.

Construction of Phase 1B has begun; this building will be adjacent to the parking garage.

The realignment of Dog Lane is proceeding with utilities work continuing. Once finished, Dog Lane will intersect with Storrs Road (Route 195) north of its current intersection. The construction of the new sidewalks and curbing along the existing portion of Dog Lane is currently underway. Dog Lane remains closed to through traffic. Local traffic to businesses and residences may experience delays due to the on-going work.

The sidewalk in front of 9 Dog Lane is taking shape.

Interior work on the upper floors has progressed steadily while the exteriors are receiving finishing touches. Work on the parking garage is also continuing. Phase 1A, specifically the parking garage, 1 Dog Lane, and 9 Dog Lane, is set to open in mid-August.

An artist's rendering of 1 Dog Lane, as seen from the future Town Square.
Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects.

One Dog Lane, under construction.

An artist's rendering of 1 Dog Lane, as seen traveling south on Storrs Road (Route 195).
Image courtesy of BL Companies Architects.

One Dog Lane, under construction.

A computer rendering of the north side of the parking garage.

The parking garage, under construction.