08/11/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/12/2022 14:21
Media Contact: Lori Fogleman, Baylor University Media and Public Relations, 254-709-5959
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WACO, Texas (Aug. 11, 2022) - As Baylor University prepares for the Fall 2022 semester, the campus community of students, faculty and staff will notice some changes to streets and parking lots around campus because of construction and during Move-in but also will enjoy some major progress on I-35 construction.
The campus community has exhibited tremendous patience and resilience during a long season of construction and disruption, and it will be important for everyone to remain alert while driving, walking and biking in construction zones and to always "Know Before You Go."
Collins Hall Parking Lot
In May, construction crews began a year-long renovation of Collins Residence Hall. Since this area is an an active construction zone, the parking lot behind Collins Hall is closed for safety reasons.
Here's what you need to know:
For more information, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at 254-710-7275 (PARK) or [email protected].
Move-in Parking Lot Closures, Traffic Routes
In preparation for Move-In 2022 on Wednesday and Thursday, Baylor University will CLOSE some campus parking lots and interior streets beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, and will change traffic patterns during the morning Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 18. Faculty and staff will receive an email next week with this information, including any updates.
All affected lots and streets are listed below. NOTE: All cars that have not been moved by 8 p.m. will be towed to the Ferrell Center parking lot. It is the owner's responsibility to confirm any perceived exemption/exception from towing. Please contact parking services at 254-710-7275 (PARK).
Parking Lot Closures for Tuesday, Aug. 16 - Wednesday, Aug. 17
The parking lots/slots listed below will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, through 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17:
Parking Lot Closures for Wednesday, Aug. 17 And Thursday, Aug. 18
The parking lots/slots listed below will be closed from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, through 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18:
Move-in Traffic Pattern Changes
Baylor will redirect traffic patterns from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, and Thursday, Aug. 17, to help facilitate the Move-in process. Faculty and staff should plan an alternate route to their destination on both days during the morning hours.
More information about Move-In can be found at www.baylor.edu/move2bu.
I-35 Construction Update
Faculty, staff and students returning to campus for the fall will notice some major progress on I-35, as TxDOT has opened all northbound and southbound mainlanes throughout the six-mile construction zone through Waco and Bellmead, including by the Baylor campus. Please note that additional work is still needed to complete the project such as side streets, various sidewalks and ADA pedestrian signals, aesthetic features and frontage roads.
Here's what you need to know:
University Parks Drive will continue to be under construction throughout the fall semester. TxDOT's work on University Parks Drive will begin when the City of Waco completes its infrastructure work on South University Parks Drive toward downtown.
It's helpful to plan ahead and use waco4bmap.org for real-time traffic and pedestrian crossing information on I-35 through Waco. Follow @TxDOTWaco on Twitter for updates on construction activities and lane closures.
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