Helicopter Lift This Weekend
Rooftop Mechanical Equip. Installation @ Biological Sciences
Contractors working with UMBC Facilities Management will utilize a helicopter to remove existing, and install new mechanical equipment, on the roof of the Biological Sciences building. The helicopter lift will occur on Saturday, July 11, 2026, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If weather conditions prevent the lift from taking place on July 11, the operation will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the same timeframe.
During the helicopter lift operation, the following buildings will be closed:
- Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery
- Meyerhoff Chemistry Building
- Biological Sciences Building
- The Commons
Facilities Management has worked closely with numerous campus partners, including Environmental Safety & Health, UMBC Police, Student Affairs, Student Disability Services, Event & Conference Services, Parking, Departmental Leadership, and other Campus Stakeholders to coordinate this operation. Our collective goal is to complete this work safely while minimizing disruption to the campus community.
A map showing the affected work area and pedestrian restrictions is attached to this post.
For everyone's safety, all observers must remain behind the "General Public Perimeter" marked with yellow caution tape. Facilities Management staff and UMBC Police officers will be stationed at strategic points along the perimeter to assist pedestrians and drivers navigating the area.
For those who wish to observe the helicopter operation, three designated public viewing areas have been established:
- Between Erickson Field and Erickson Hall
- Between the Physics and Public Policy buildings
- The small parking area between the Chemistry Building and the Fine Arts Building
We ask all members of the campus community to avoid the restricted work area, follow posted signage, and comply with directions provided by Facilities Management staff and UMBC Police.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important project to improve the Biological Sciences building. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment throughout this operation.
Facilities Management