121st Street S Closed Due to Fallen Tree

Alert Type: Information

Start Time: Feb 29, 2024 @ 6:00am

End Time: Mar 1, 2024 @ 1:00pm

In the night, a tree on campus fell near Ordal Hall and over the street. Currently, the portion of 121st Street S north of Ordal and the Kiln area of Ingram Hall is closed for the time being.

Updates

  • Feb 29, 2024 @ 7:58am
    Facilities Management is still attempting to contact tree removal companies. An edge on the north side of Ordal Hall has been damaged, along with the brick wall that borders the sidewalk and several vehicles parked on 121st Street S. At this time, there is no immediate concern for student safety in the building.
  • Feb 29, 2024 @ 9:00am
    Canzler Tree Service has arrived to the area. No estimated time of completion.
  • Feb 29, 2024 @ 10:53am - 121st St S. Temporarily Open
    The tree company has removed the tree from the road and 121st will be open until more work can be done to remove the rest of the tree.
  • Mar 1, 2024 @ 1:00pm
    All remnants of the fallen tree have been removed from the area. Other trees in the vicinity are being evaluated for safety. Additional clean up is planned, however the area is now deemed as safe.