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COVID-19 Response: Employee Permit Returns

We have received a number of questions, understandably, regarding the status of parking permits, given the remote work status of much of our campus community during this public health crisis. While employees always have the option to turn in their parking permits, and discontinue further payments, we wanted to provide some background and guidance about the challenges associated with that move as we continue to navigate evolving status of work-life in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Complex Drive to Temporarily Close on Monday

Complex Drive is scheduled to temporarily close to traffic and parking on Monday, March 30, through Friday, June 19. This street closure will enable contractors to install sewer manholes and piping near the Seaton Center and the Lancaster Aquatics Center. Core and residential (E7/R7) permit holders who typically park along Complex Drive will also be impacted. Those affected may park in the Sports Center Garage (PS #7) during this time.

Spring 2020 Interim Parking Modifications & Customer Service

In an effort to assist UK students and employees as they navigate far-reaching changes to their school and work routines, UK Transportation Services has prepared the following information to clarify campus parking control and office hours during this period.

Spring 2020 Interim Campus Transit Service

Campus transit services have been adjusted as a result of the University’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent modifications to campus operations and academic instruction. Please see below for details. Campus Bus Services Orange Route – UK HealthCare Shuttle: The Orange Route will continue to follow its normal operating schedule, 5 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday. In addition, the On-Demand Shuttle will be available on its regular schedule, from midnight to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library is Closed for the Semester

The Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library will be closed for the remainder of the academic semester in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, campus do-it-yourself stations will continue to be maintained. Students who checked out a bicycle from Wildcat Wheels this semester and are leaving campus residence halls should return the bike to the shop. Lock it at the bike racks located outside Wildcat Wheels and place the bike lock key in the key-drop box, located on the exterior door.

Campus Transit Sanitation Efforts in Response to COVID-19

Daily cleaning and disinfecting are an integral part of the regular responsibilities of the transit providers operating on the University of Kentucky campus. However, these operators, including UK Transportation Services, Lextran and Republic Parking, have implemented enhanced cleaning protocols, in an effort to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Transportation-Related Changes Over Spring Break

With the onset of spring break, UK Transportation Services will adjust parking and transportation-related services to reflect the needs of the reduced campus population. Decisions regarding service levels during the subsequent two-week suspension of in-person instruction following spring break (Sunday, March 22, through Sunday, April 5) will be communicated in the coming days.

Upcoming Traffic Changes on Bolivar Street

Bolivar Street will be one way from Plunkett Street toward Oliver Lewis Way and South Broadway from March 23-27 to facilitate sanitary sewer work. Commuters traveling from Oliver Lewis Way and South Broadway can use Cedar Street as a detour to South Upper Street.

NCAA Rifle Championship to Impact Parking on North Campus

The University of Kentucky will host the National Collegiate Rifle Championship in Memorial Coliseum this weekend. UK students and employees who park on north campus should plan for parking-related impacts Wednesday, March 11, through Saturday, March 14. Forty-six (46) spaces in the College View Lot (E-Intermediate) will be reserved during this time. UK employees will likely see the largest impact on Friday, March 13, when visitors attend the rifle competition. This could impact availability in the South Limestone Garage (PS #5).

Project to Impact Avenue of Champions, Bus Routes

The sanitary sewer replacement project underway by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is advancing further into the University of Kentucky campus starting Monday, March 9, when a portion of Avenue of Champions will be reduced to one lane. The project will also require closing South Upper at Winslow for the weekend that begins Friday, March 13.

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