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Winter Break Parking & Transit Updates

Cue the snowflakes! We’re closing in on winter break, which will affect campus parking and transit options. This year, winter academic break begins on Saturday, December 20, and runs through Sunday, January 11, 2026. Winter break holiday for UK employees is Wednesday, December 24, through Sunday, January 4. UK Employee Parking Lots & Structures In general, all employee lots remain on control for permits over the break, except for Wednesday, December 24, through Sunday, January 4.

Upcoming Parking & Traffic Impact on North Campus

Project or Event: NCAA Volleyball Regional RoundsAreas Impacted: Nouth Campus Lots & RoadwaysThe 2025 NCAA Volleyball Regional Rounds will be held this Thursday and Saturday at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Please expect additional traffic and parking demand on north campus on those days.Thursday games will begin at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., with the Saturday game starting at either 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Closure: Sports Center Garage

Project: Sports Center Garage Expansion Area Impacted: Sports Center Garage Sports Center Garage is scheduled to close beginning at midnight on Saturday, Dec. 20, to allow contractors to work freely throughout the structure over winter break. The garage is expected to reopen early on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

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KHSAA Football Championship Games Start Friday

Project or Event: KHSAA State Football Championship GamesAreas Impacted: South Campus Lots & RoadwaysKentucky high school state football championship games are set for this Friday and Saturday, December 5-6, at Kroger Field. Game times are noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. both days.