Stay informed about current and upcoming impacts on your campus commute, including events or construction projects that may affect traffic and parking, as well as routine shuttle adjustments based on the academic calendar.


Parking and Traffic Notices

View the latest updates on parking and traffic changes on Danforth campus. Plan ahead or explore our Smart Commute options to optimize your trips to and through campus.

Danforth Campus Traffic Flow Changes
  • Friday, November 21, 2025 – Zone 1
    • High Volume Traffic Alert
  • Sunday, December 7, 2025 – Zone 3
    • High Volume Traffic Alert
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025 – Zone 2 and 3
    • High Volume Traffic Alert
  • Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Zone 1
    • High Volume Traffic Alert
Zone 1 (East End) Parking Impacts

There are no Zone 1 parking impacts at this time.

Zone 2 (South Core) Parking Impacts
  • Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2, 2025
    • Lot 31 will close from 6 p.m. on Monday until 7 a.m. on December 3.
  • Friday, December 12, 2025
    • Lot 31 and the NE and NW quadrants of Lot 33 will go offline at 6pm
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025
    • Lot 31 and the NE and NW quadrants of Lot 33 will be offiline
Zone 3 (North Core) Parking Impacts
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • Let-in service may be required in Millbrook Garage
  • Friday, December 12, 2025
    • Lot 31 and the NE and NW quadrants of Lot 33 will go offline at 6pm
Zone 4 (South 40) Parking Impacts

There are no Zone 4 parking impacts at this time.


Shuttle Service Breaks

Add these dates to your calendar if you frequently use WashU shuttles. Download TripShot for real-time shuttle service information.

AdjustmentShuttle Service SuspendedShuttle Service Resumes
Labor DaySeptember 1, 2025September 2, 2025
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 27, 2025November 29, 2025
ChristmasDecember 24, 2025December 26, 2026
New Year’s December 31, 2025January 2, 2026
MLK DayJanuary 19, 2026January 20, 2026
Spring BreakMarch 7, 2026March 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026May 26, 2026

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