[Rivenbourn]

Was there a guard at the entry points? Seems stupid to delay construction indefinitely when they can just post someone to let authorized vehicles in. It's extremely unlikely that protesters will try to sneak in with the construction vehicles.

around 6:00 pm today: so there were 2 private security cars blocking the road to the parking garage (stationed under the old bridge). Same with a private security car blocking access to kings college road from college. Not sure if construction is on going during the day

 

[Rascacielo]

around 6:00 pm today: so there were 2 private security cars blocking the road to the parking garage (stationed under the old bridge). Same with a private security car blocking access to kings college road from college. Not sure if construction is on going during the day

I saw the car blocking the road leading to King's College Circle from College this afternoon. I didn't see anyone posted there, but maybe the guy was just on a break. I think the underpass is the main access for construction vehicles, and maybe there's someone posted there during working hours to let them pass. If they wanted to prevent vehicular access at all hours, it would make more sense to block the roads with jersey barriers rather than cars.

 

[greenleaf]

I saw a construction crew of about 12 working on the garage entry on Monday.

 

[Student99]

^Despite roads closed to public vehicles, construction vehicles appear to be permitted through. Work has been ongoing, even through the weekend. They are likely trying to get things wrapped up by spring reunion and convocation.

 

[Student99]

The remaining landscaping around the garage entrance is progressing and looking good.
Encampment is ongoing- aerial shots from their instagram show that the grass isn't doing so great. U of T has cancelled or moved online many of the alumni reunion events set for the end of May, indicating no action will be taken on the encampment in the near future, if at all.
I am concerned about the large mature oak tree in the southeast area of the circle that was moved as part of the construction for the garage. It doesn't appear to be doing so well, and aroborists do not have access due to the encampment. Will be a shame if all of the expense that went into shifting and trying to preserve this tree goes to waste. It's a critical time for that tree and it needs help. I have seen U of T do wonders on ailing trees before; there was an ancient tree behind Whitney hall at back campus fields (the massive ones) that they successfully reinvigorated a number of years ago.