Parking and Traffic Impacts

Parking Advisory: Memorial Coliseum Lot

Area Affected:  Memorial Coliseum LotProject:  Repaving & RestripingDue to rainy conditions, which have delayed the painting process in the Memorial Coliseum Lot, it's possible that this lot may not reopen on Monday morning, August 11. Contractors are attempting to complete the work as quickly as possible, but this project is weather dependent.

Upcoming Closure: Washington Avenue

Contractors are scheduled to install a communications duct bank on Washington Avenue this Saturday, August 9. This will require temporary closure of the roadway from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Please be aware that this work is weather dependent. If the project cannot be completed by Saturday evening, they will continue the work on Sunday, August 10. If it cannot be completed this weekend, the contractors will install a steel plate over the work area to allow one lane of traffic to travel that roadway until the work can be completed.

Upcoming Parking Impact: Columbia Avenue Lots

Contractors are scheduled to seal and repaint the Columbia Avenue East Lot this weekend, which will require the lot to be closed on Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10. This closure will impact approximately 142 employee intermediate parking spaces, plus six ADA-accessible spaces. In addition, seven parking spaces in the Columbia Avenue West Lot will  be sealed and repainted at the same time. The lots are expected to reopen on Monday, August 11. However, please be aware that this work is weather dependent.

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. 

Independence Day Parking & Transit Update

Boone Center Lot to be Repaved

Contractors are scheduled to mill and repave the Boone Center Lot. As a result, it will be unavailable for permit holders starting this Thursday evening, July 3. This lot, which has 81 employee intermediate parking spaces, will be closed through Friday, July 11. Please note that this work is weather dependent. Permit holders may park in other nearby areas including: