Dutch and State Quad Commuter Parking Lots - Geothermal Test Well Drilling

Work Alert Notification

Dear Members of the UAlbany Community,

Please be advised of the following work alert occurring on Dutch and State Quad commuter parking lots. The map below shows the approximate area of the work marked in two red squares. This work is necessary to support the geothermal test well drilling. During this time work may result in unavailability of a few parking spaces and changes to traffic pattern in these lots. The drilling could also result in increased noise levels in the surrounding buildings and areas. 

Work is expected to begin on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM and is expected to be completed by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact the project manager, Indu Lnu, at [email protected] or at 518-442-3183.


Campus: Uptown Campus

Building(s): N/A

Reason for Notification:

Minor disruption to parking in Dutch and State Commuter Lots

Estimated Start:

Estimated End:

Critical Work Description or Scope:

Small sections of the Dutch and State Commuter Lots will be closed off to drill geothermal test wells. This might impact parking, traffic patterns, and noise levels in and around the areas marked off in red squares on the map.

Potential Impacts on Surrounding Areas:

  • Noise
  • Parking
  • Traffic


For a listing of all current Project Work Alert Notifications and notable campus projects, please view our web page.

We thank you for your continued support and apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause as we continue to renovate and upgrade the University.