Re-opening of Some of ITMO’s Buildings on Lomonosova st. 9
The results of the safety review of ITMO University’s buildings on Lomonosova st. 9 (Building 1-М, Building 3-В and Е, Building 4-Б), confirmed that the collapse that occurred in Building 2-А, had no effect on the main bearing elements and foundations of other buildings. The continued functioning and maintenance of the current buildings have been deemed feasible. In this regard, access to buildings 1 and 3 will be open from March 18 for all employees of the University. On March 19, the classes will resume in buildings 1 and 3. The modified schedule for March 19 will be available in the University information system (ISU) from Monday and will be updated daily during the week. Building 4 is planned to be opened in April, once a safe entrance from other buildings is put in place.
At the moment, the buildings are being cleaned and the performance of all systems is being checked; the recommendations given as a result of the safety review are being implemented: constant monitoring has been arranged – lights have been installed, visual inspection is being carried out, surveying will be regularly performed. In those areas that still remain closed further research is being done into the necessity of strengthening the structures further. A full list of which buildings are available can be found here (in Russian).
Copies of the expert recommendations after the safety review of the building are available at the links below (in Russian):