Past Updates
Updates as of June 30, 2026:
As we move into the next phase of construction, the west-facing first-floor entrance to the Main Building, which has been serving as our temporary main entrance, will be closed from June 30th through July 20th.
During this time, please use the following entrances:
- Students: Enter through the Student Center second-floor entrance, or the Commons and Education Building and use the skywalk to access the Main Building.
- Visitors: Enter through the Student Center second-floor entrance, then proceed to the Main Building first-floor east stairwell door.
Updates as of June 29, 2026:
We are pleased to share that the walkway between the Clarkson College Main Building and the Student Center has reopened and is once again available for use.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding while this area was closed. We look forward to sharing the finished renovations with you soon!
Updates as of June 10, 2026:
The closure of the route between the Main Building and Student Center has been extended to June 29. Pedestrians will need to take a detour, pictured below. Please plan for extra time when planning travel between buildings during this time.
Updates as of May 27, 2026:
June into July will feature several changes to entrance access.
| Timeframe | What’s Happening | What You Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 to June 19 | The patio area between the Main Building and Student Center will be closed for concrete pouring. | Use the alley near the South parking lots or the route along Dodge Street. Follow all posted signage and safety directions. |
| Starting June 22 | Concrete work at the temporary Main Building entrance on 42nd Street. | Use the Welcome Center (south entrance of the South Building) as the main entry point. The skywalk across 42nd Street will remain available to staff and students. |
Starting June 1st: Make note of the entrance changes pictured below.
Update s as of May 15, 2026:
Summer construction season is in full swing. Construction is still on progress to have the following areas operational at the start of Fall 2026 semester:
- Welcome Center (our new main entrance)
- the Courtyard
- Clarkson College South Building including 3D Printing, Professional Development, PTA classrooms, etc.
- and the Link (connecting the Main and South Building)
If you have been on campus this week, you will also see a walking bridge constructed that connects the path between the Student Center and the Main Building. This is temporarily in place while work is completed to ensure a complete water seal for the foundations of the Link and South Building as well for foundational work for the Link.
Thank you for your continued patience as construction progresses and your adherence to safety while on campus.
Updates as of March 23, 2026:
Mainline Track Construction and Rail Storage
Overnight closures of Farnam (40th to 44th) and 42nd Streets (Douglas to Harney) from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly during the welding process. Drivers should follow the detour to the hospital during this time. Welding is anticipated to be complete by Monday, March 30.
Streetcar construction will commence in Blackstone (40 to 37 Streets) the week of March 23. Farnam will be westbound only from 33 to 40 Streets for the duration of the construction.
For more information, please visit OmahaStreetcar.org
New temporary entrance.
Updates as of October 10, 2025:
2nd Floor Ramp Closing
Construction begins on the ramp connecting the Main Building to the South Building. Access between the buildings on the 2nd floor (near the library and second-floor science lab) will be closed until further notice.
- The Skywalk and South Building elevator remain accessible.
- The ramp connecting the South Building and the Main Building will be closed.
Alternate Routes Between Buildings:
- From the Main Building to the Commons Building:
- The most direct route is outside across 42nd Street. Be sure to follow all traffic laws and use official city crosswalks.
- As weather changes, foot traffic is recommended to remain indoors. Take the Main Building elevators to the Lower Level, follow signage to the South Building elevator, and proceed to the 2nd floor for Skywalk access to the Commons.
- From the Commons Building to the Main Building via the Skywalk:
Signage will direct individuals to take the South Building elevator to the Lower Level. Individuals then should follow signs to the Main Building elevators.
Updates as of October 1, 2025:
Main Building Front Entrance Changes
- Beginning the week of October 1, the main entrance will be temporarily relocated to the door facing 42nd Street (see image).
- All foot traffic will be redirected to this new entrance.
- A fence will be installed around the area as construction of The Link begins.
This area will connect the Main and South Buildings. - Howard Hall and the Student Center are accessible via the west-facing door on 42nd Street or via the east-facing door on 41st Street. Both require a badge to enter.
- The 42nd Street door will remain accessible via card access for students, faculty, and staff with 24/7 building entry privileges.
- Deliveries can continue to be accepted at this entrance on a trial basis.
If this becomes too congested, we will re-route deliveries to another location.
Updates as of July 10, 2025:
- Visitor and Handicap parking has been moved to make room for construction.
See image and map to the right. - Design and programming meetings continue for various spaces. Some spaces in the South building will not be accessible during construction efforts.
- Temporary directional signage has been installed.
- The Main Building main entrance will soon move to the door facing 42nd street.
Work is being done to provide secure entry and storage for the first floor staff. - You may notice the closure of a few pathways. Follow detours for safe passage.
Updates will be posted here in a timely manner as they become available.