Duquesne students are again navigating construction headaches as a major building project continues to reshape one of the university's busiest corridors.
Earlier this month, USA Today reported on traffic delays and lane restrictions surrounding Duquesne University's campus as work got underway near Forbes Avenue.
Since then, the construction has remained a daily challenge for students returning for the fall semester, many of whom are adjusting their routines to account for detours, closed walkways and heavier traffic.
The work is tied to Duquesne University's
planned Health Sciences Facility, a major investment that will eventually become the future home of the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences. The project is expected to create a new academic hub along Forbes Avenue while further strengthening the growing healthcare and education corridor in Uptown Pittsburgh.
For now, however, the focus for students is simply getting around campus.
The construction zone sits near residence halls, academic buildings and major pedestrian routes, creating congestion for those walking to class and for drivers traveling through the area. Students say navigating campus now often requires planning extra time between classes and paying close attention to changing traffic patterns.
The project follows several years of expansion at Duquesne, including the opening of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and other investments highlighted on the university's website.
While the disruptions can be frustrating, many students recognize the long-term goal behind the work. As construction continues, they are adapting to a campus in transition while university leaders look ahead to what they say will be one of Duquesne's most significant academic additions in decades.
The latest construction serves as a reminder of the balancing act that comes with growth: investing in the future while managing the day-to-day challenges faced by the students who call campus home today.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Duquesne students navigate campus amid construction work
