Summer 2026 marks the beginning of the Physical Sciences District Improvements, a long-planned effort to transform aging pathways, landscapes and former construction staging areas into welcoming, well-defined spaces that improve safety, circulation and the overall campus experience.
UC Davis ARC Parking Lot to Close June 15–Sept. 11 for Access Improvements. This summer, UC Davis Design and Construction Management will begin work to create a smoother, clearer and more predictable experience for everyone traveling through the area.
UC Regents have approved a $55 million component of the Big Shift, funding the installation of thermal energy storage and heat-recovery technology to cut fossil fuel use and lower utility costs.
UC Davis has committed $20 million to campus security improvements — and made progress with updated outdoor lights, cameras, call boxes and building security — some of which were highlighted at the 16th annual Campus Safety Lighting Walk.
The ongoing Hutchison Drive lane closure, in place just west of the La Rue Road intersection, is expected to impact traffic during the upcoming UC Davis football game against Idaho State on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead for longer travel times and potential congestion.
Between temporary fencing, detours and the chorus of jackhammers and other machinery around campus, there’s no denying UC Davis is in the middle of a construction wave. The payoff for these short-term disruptions (and your much appreciated patience) will be a safer, more sustainable, and more connected campus.
The UC Davis campus is a living and ever-changing space, shaped by every tree, landscape, building, road, sidewalk and sightline. The charge of Design and Construction Management’s Campus Planning team is making sure that the built environment — especially, all the in-between spaces — comes together to create safe and enjoyable experiences for the tens of thousands of students, employees and community members that live, work and learn here every day.
From October 13 to November 21, both eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane for a portion of Hutchison Drive between Health Sciences Drive and La Rue Road. No vehicular or bicycle detours will be necessary, though there may be slow downs during peak traffic hours on campus.
This summer, a portion of the north side of Hutchison Drive — including the sidewalk, bike lane, and one lane of traffic — will be closed to facilitate much-needed infrastructure and safety enhancement as part of the construction of the Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation.
