TRAFFIC ALERT
Posted: August 24, 2015 at 9:42 am
Parking and Traffic Alert: Housing Move-In, August 27-30
Between August 27-August 30 several parking and traffic closures will impact the Fairfax Campus to accommodate the move-in of over 6000 residential students. The move-in process is coordinated by the Office of Housing and Residence Life, University Police, Parking & Transportation Services, Environmental Health & Safety, and other key units to make the move-in process, including over 2200 freshmen living on-campus, as efficient as possible. Making this move-in process work well is a university priority. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.
Parking Closures and Impacts
Parking Lot C will be completely closed from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.
Rappahannock River Parking Deck-General Permit Area Levels 1-3 (including faculty/staff general area on level 3) will be closed to all but move-in traffic only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 27. Reserved permit holders will be allowed in the deck to park on reserved levels 3-4 on August 27 though it is recommended to avoid parking in the Rappahannock River Parking Deck during this time as traffic will be extremely heavy approaching and within the deck. General faculty/staff permit holders will be allowed to park ON THE ROOF ONLY on Thursday, August 27. Between August 27-30 the only access to the reserved levels will be the University Drive entrance on level 2. The reserved level gates will be open to accommodate families and students moving in to the residence halls.
Parking Lot I will be closed to all but move-in traffic from 10 p.m. on Friday, August 28 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. This closure includes the faculty/staff spaces, 30 minute spaces, and service/repair spaces.
Lot R is closed to all but move-in traffic from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 29.
The Mason Pond Parking Deck will be used for those moving into the Student Apartments. While the visitor and permit sections will remain open, expect heavy traffic in and around the deck. Aquia Creek Lane will be closed to all but move-in traffic from 6 a.m.to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29.
The short-term parking lot near Presidents Park off Shenandoah River Lane will be closed from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
The short-term parking lot beside Eastern Shore residence hall will only be available to move-in traffic with disabled permits from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Traffic Closures and Impacts
The Nottoway River Lane entrance to campus at Braddock Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.
The Roanoke River Road entrance will be open to traffic. However, those moving into the Shenandoah Neighborhood (Presidents Park) are directed to use this entrance. Thus, traffic will be very busy at Roanoke River Road. It is recommended to use the entrances at Mason Pond Drive off of Ox Road/Route 123, Shenandoah River Lane off of Roberts Road, and Campus Drive off Braddock Road.
Patriot Circle in front of the Rappahannock River Parking Deck will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30. Access to the visitor section of the deck will be available.
Chesapeake River Lane will be closed to all traffic except commercial deliveries from 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Rivanna River Lane will be closed to all but service and delivery vehicles from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 27 and from 6 a.m. on Saturday, August 29 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Aquia Creek Lane will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 to all but move-in, service, and disabled vehicles. The short-term parking around SUB I will only be available for move-in vehicles.
For questions about parking and traffic during housing move-in, email parking@gmu.edu. Further updates may be provided on Twitter @MasonParking. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we help start this new academic year and welcome back our resident students, especially our freshmen and their families who are now part of the Mason Family.