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Parking and Traffic Notices
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- Westbound access in Zone 2 will be prohibited from Wallace Drive through Lot 35 from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, through 7 a.m. on Monday, August 18.
- In Zone 4, Shepley Drive will be converted from an eastbound to a westbound-only traffic flow from 7:00 a.m. on August 15 to 7:00 p.m. on August 16 for First Year Move-In.
- During this period, Shepley Drive will only be accessible from southbound Wallace Drive via Forsyth.
- Lot 50 (surface lot north of the Alumni House) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 12 through 7:00 a.m. on August 14.
- The SE and SW quadrants of Lot 33 (a surface lot along Olympian Way) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 13 through 7:00 a.m. on August 18.
- Lot 35 (surface lot south of Simon Hall) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 13 through 7:00 a.m. on August 18.
- The SE and SW quadrants of Lot 33 (a surface lot along Olympian Way) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 20 through 7:00 a.m. on August 25.
- Lot 35 (surface lot south of Simon Hall) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 20 through 7:00 a.m. on August 25.
- Lot 50 (surface lot north of the Alumni House) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 21 through 7:00 a.m. on August 23.
- Level 1 of Snow Way Garage will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 20 through 7:00 a.m. on August 25.
- Lot 26 (surface lot located north of The Village, off Forest Park Parkway) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 20 through 7:00 a.m. on August 25.
- Faculty/Staff Zone 4 (including Daily Usage) permit holders are only permitted to park in Wallace Garage or on the western portion of the roof of Shepley Garage from 6:00 p.m. on August 14 through 7:00 a.m. on August 17.
- Lot 58 (Church Lot) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 13 through 7:00 p.m. on August 17.
- Lot 56 and Lot 57 will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 14 through 7:00 a.m. on August 18.
- Lot 58 will be offline from 6:00 p.m. on August 13 through 6:00 p.m. on August 16.
- If you are arriving on campus between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on August 15, it is strongly advised that you park in Zone 3 (Snow Way and Millbrook Garages) and walk to the South 40 via the pedestrian underpass.
- If you do not have a valid permit displayed, you will not be allowed entry onto the South 40.
Shuttle Service Breaks
Add these dates to your calendar if you frequently use WashU shuttles. Download TripShot for real-time shuttle service information.
Note: The Shopper Shuttle will return on August 30, 2025!
| Adjustment | Shuttle Service Suspended | Shuttle Service Resumes |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27, 2025 | November 29, 2025 |
| Christmas | December 24, 2025 | December 26, 2026 |
| New Year’s | December 31, 2025 | January 2, 2026 |
| MLK Day | January 19, 2026 | January 20, 2026 |
| Spring Break | March 7, 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
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