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Construction Updates

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Updated 11/06/2026

Wallace will close to all southbound vehicular traffic on November 12 and 13. Please enter via Shepley Drive.

On Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, southbound Wallace Drive access to the South 40 from Forsyth Boulevard will be closed for construction related to the new residence hall.

During the closure, please enter the South 40 from Big Bend Boulevard via Shepley Drive. Parking will not be affected, but please allow extra time for your commute.

Zone 1 (East End) Parking Impacts
  • Expect high-volume traffic on Friday, November 6.
  • Expect high-volume afternoon and evening traffic on Thursday, November 12.
  • Expect high-volume afternoon and evening traffic on Tuesday, November 17.
Zone 2 (South Core) Parking Impacts
  • Expect high-volume traffic on Sunday, November 8.
Zone 3 (North Core) Parking Impacts
  • Expect high-volume traffic on Sunday, November 8.
  • Expect high-volume evening traffic on Wednesday, November 18.
  • Expect high-volume afternoon and evening traffic on Thursday, November 19.
Zone 4 (South 40) Parking Impacts
  • Please see the announcement above for impacts to Zone 4 on Friday, November 6.
  • Please see the announcement above for impacts to Zone 4 on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13.

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