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Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization
Scope of Work
This project will modernize three existing elevators at the Portsmouth Square Garage. Only two elevators will be available at a time during construction: Summer 2024 through Summer 2025.
Funding
Funding for this project comes from the Garage Board and General Fund.
Estimated Project Schedule
Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
Planning | 2022 |
Design | 2023 |
Construction | Summer 2024 |
Open to the public | Summer 2025 |
Project Updates
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Project updates
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, June 2025
The modernization of all three elevator cabs and equipment has been completed. Final waterproofing work is still in progress. To safely complete this work, one elevator will be taken out of service at a time. We expect all the remaining work to Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, April 2025
We’re excited to share that the second elevator is now fully modernized and open for public use. Work on the third and final elevator is currently underway and is expected to continue through early summer. Once that elevator is complete, we’ll begin Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, February 2025
The first elevator car has been completed and is now in operation. The second of the three elevator cars is now undergoing modernization and will be under construction for the next few months Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, December 2024
We have now wrapped up work on elevator car 1. It will be open to the public in early 2025. Work on elevator car 2 will begin once elevator 1 is back in service Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, November 2024
Work continues on elevator car 1. We are still on pace to have elevator car 1 completed and inspected by the end of the year, at which time work on elevator car 2 will begin Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, October 2024
Work to upgrade the first elevator car continues. Concurrently, we are working in the machine room to ensure everything is well-maintained and complies with current elevator codes. We anticipate work on elevator car 1 will be complete by late 2024. Once Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Construction update, September 2024
The contractor is currently working on elevator car 1 and on-track to be finished later this fall. Once elevator car 1 is complete and back in service, the contractor will begin work on elevator car 2 Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Project update, July 2024
The General Contractor has mobilized at the Portsmouth Square Garage and work is underway! The contractor is currently removing the older components of the first elevator and will start to install the new elevator machinery in the coming weeks Read on…
Portsmouth Square Elevator Modernization | Project update, May 2024
Construction work to modernize the three elevators at Portsmouth Square will start within the next few months. We will work on one elevator at a time, so the other two elevators will remain operational and available to serve you. We anticipate Read on…