Noyes Laboratory is currently undergoing construction to repair parts of the building.
Ken Wooldridge, operation manger of the school of Chemical Science, said that Noyes began construction on the outside of the building last Monday.
“We are just starting the fencing of the exterior of the building for safety purposes,” he said. “They will start by cleaning the exterior of the building, starting to repair the brick and the motor joints around the external part of the building. “
Wooldridge also added that certain areas of the building will be restored and preserved during the construction
“In conjunction with that, they will be rebuilding the chimneys above and around the parameter of the building,” Wooldridge said. “They are restoring those for historical value so they are trying to use the original brick as much as they can.”
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During the project, most entrances will be closed off, but the northeast corner exit will remain open so that the building will remain accessible for students with disabilities.
Bike racks have also been temporarily removed, but students can use the bike racks at the Illini Union, Chemistry Annex building, Morrill and the Burrill Hall.
Construction is expected to be finished by the end of this year.
