News

Portion of Cooper Drive to Close Temporarily

Contractors are scheduled to remove the pedestrian bridge over Cooper Drive early next week. This work will necessitate closure of a portion of Cooper Drive, from South Limestone to University Drive. Work is scheduled to take place overnight to minimize the impact to motorists. Closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, until  6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. However, please be aware that this work is weather dependent.

Tree Removal to Impact Parking

Contractors are scheduled to remove a tree located in the center of the Ag Science Loop on Tuesday, July 29. This work will require closure of several parking spaces in that area. A travel lane will be maintained throughout the loop to allow access to reserved spaces.  This work is expected to be completed in one day and impacted parking spaces should reopen on Wednesday, July 30. However, please be aware that this project is weather dependent. 

Memorial Coliseum Lot to be Repaved

Contractors are scheduled to mill, repave, and restripe the Memorial Coliseum Lot starting in early August. This will require a temporary lot closure. The Memorial Coliseum Lot has approximately 480 spaces, including employee intermediate, ADA-accessible, metered visitor spaces, and loading and service spaces. Employees should make plans to relocate their vehicles from this lot prior to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 1, in preparation for this work to start on Monday, August 4.  

Upcoming Impact on Patterson Drive

Patterson Drive is scheduled to be closed to traffic on Monday and Tuesday, July 21-22, to accommodate several deliveries of roofing materials, as well as the installation of a crane. The roadway will be closed from the intersection of Administration Drive to the Lucille Little Fine Arts Library dock entrance. The Singletary Center E-Intermediate Lot located off Patterson Drive will remain accessible from Rose Street. The Little Library dock entrance will also remain accessible.

Sanitary Line Relocation Work to Begin on Upper Street

Contractors will begin utility work on Upper Street near the Peterson Service Building and Cornerstone Garage as early as Monday, July 21. Upper Street will remain open, but traffic lanes will shift throughout the project. On-street parking in the area will be limited, as those spaces will be temporarily repurposed to support traffic. Motorists should expect possible delays and exercise caution while traveling in the vicinity. 

Student Parking Permit Sales Update

Upcoming Road Closure: Washington Avenue

🚲 Wildcat Wheels is Moving! 🚲

We are excited to announce that Wildcat Wheels will be opening a new bike shop in the Sports Center Garage!To prepare for this transition, our current shop in Blazer Hall will be closed from Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18. During this time, we will be relocating to our new address at 721 Sports Center Drive. During this time, if you need basic repairs, please schedule an appointment by contacting us via email at wildcatwheels@gmail.com.

William T. Library Paid Lot Closed: July 16-18

Contractors will be paving the William T. Young Library Paid visitor parking lot beginning Wednesday, July 16 - 18, weather dependent. Signage will be on site, noting the lot closure. For any questions or further information, please contact UK Transportation Services.

Traffic Impacts: Sports Center Dr. & Complex Dr. 

Contractors will be moving equipment through Sports Center Drive to Complex Drive between 2:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 10. Equipment will not block traffic, but delays may occur.  *Please exercise caution in the area and anticipate slowdowns during the morning hours. Signage and flaggers will be present to assist with traffic flow.  For any questions or further information, please contact UK Transportation Services.