UPDATED 8/15/17 | Summer Construction Traffic Impacts

As building, utility and infrastructure improvements associated with UConn200021st Century UConn and Next Generation Connecticut (NGC) enter the final weeks of summer construction prior to the academic year, traffic patterns on the following campus roads (as shown on this map) will be directly impacted:

ALUMNI DRIVE

  • Open to All Traffic
  • One-Way Travel between Hillside Road & Hilltop Apts through August 27

AUDITORIUM ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Closed to Vehicular Traffic
  • Construction & Service Vehicles Only

BABBIDGE ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • Periodic Delays at Library Loading Zone

BENTON SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Service, Emergency & Special Permit Vehicles Only
  • Periodic Delays at Benton Museum
  • Caution – Pedestrian Zone

FAIRFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution – Pedestrian Zone

GAMPEL SERVICE DRIVE

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • Periodic Delays behind Gampel Pavilion

GLENBROOK ROAD

  • Open to All Traffic
  • Periodic Delays at Central Utility Plant, Obey Crossing Guards

HILLSIDE ROAD

  • Single Lane of Travel at Gampel Pavilion through morning of August 24
    • Alternating Direction, Expect Delays
  • Open to All Traffic Both Directions beginning afternoon of August 24
    • Periodic Delays between Student Union and the UConn Bookstore

JORGENSEN ROAD

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • No Thru Traffic
  • Accessible Drop-Off Area Provided for Events

MANSFIELD WAY

  • Open to Emergency Vehicles Only
  • Caution – Pedestrian Zone

NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD

  • Open to One-Way (Eastbound) Construction & Local Traffic Only
    • No Thru Traffic, Follow Detour Signs
    • No Access from Route 195 North
      • Enter campus at Discovery Drive (via Route 44)
    • No Access from Route 195 South
      • Enter campus at Bolton Rd
    • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings
  • Discovery Drive to Driveway Exit between North Campus & Northwest Residence Halls
    • Open in Both Directions for All Traffic, August 25-27
    • Beware of Pedestrian Crossings

WHITNEY ROAD & EXTENSION

  • Open to Local Traffic Only
  • On-Street Parking Reductions
  • One Way Travel on Extension between Whitney & Gilbert Road
    • Special Access through Construction Zone August 25-27

 

Construction activities will begin to taper off entering the academic year in September but will continue through the fall months in a few locations.  These traffic patterns are subject to change on a daily basis however updates will be announced when significant changes warrant.

We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding while we work to improve our campus facilities.

For more information, please contact Sean Vasington at sean.vasington@uconn.edu