Spring Break 2026 Construction and Road Closures

Spring Break 2026 road closure map

Please be aware of several construction projects and temporary road closures occurring across campus during the week of Spring Break.

Upcoming Projects and Impacts

  1. Feb. 23 – Mar. 28 – Sorority Turnstile Installation – Sorority Village
    • Long-term parking displacement
    • Permit reallocation considerations
    • Minimal roadway impact
  2. Mar. 6 – 14 -UT Medical Nursing Building – Lane and Sidewalk Closure at Peyton Manning Pass
    • One-lane roadway restriction
    • Sidewalk closure
    • Medical/service access sensitivity
    • Delivery routing adjustments
  3. Mar. 9 – 13 –Carrick Halls Bed Removal – Intermittent Lane Closure
    • Intermittent eastbound lane blockage
    • Housing logistics congestion
    • Service/delivery vehicle delays
  4. Mar. 9 – Hesler Crane – Middle Drive Closure
    • Full roadway closure
    • Emergency vehicles routed via Estabrook Drive
    • Access adjustments for parked vehicles
  5. Mar. 10 – SERF Lab Renovation Crane – Middle Drive Closure
    • Full roadway and sidewalk closure
    • Pedestrian reroutes
    • Delivery and service detours
  6. Mar. 11 – Dabney-Buehler Nitrogen Vaporizer Installation – Middle Drive Closure
    • Full roadway closure
    • Building access detours
    • Lower Drive remains accessible
  7. Mar. 12 – G10 Condotel Geotechnical Work – Lane and Sidewalk Closure
    • Closure of northbound G-10 exit lane
    • Sidewalk closure
    • Garage egress congestion risk
    • Event traffic sensitivity
  8. Mar. 9 – 10 – Torchbearer Residence Hall – Lane and Sidewalk Closure
    • One-lane westbound closure on Volunteer Blvd
    • Sidewalk closure within the work zone
    • Major corridor sensitivity during peak traffic hours
  9. Mar. 6 – 13 – Chi Omega Geothermal Leak Repairs – Sorority Village
    • Closure of approximately 8–10 parking spaces
    • Partial lane closure behind the building
    • Sidewalk closure along the rear and east side of the house
    • Traffic control provided by Parking & Transportation
  10. Mar. 14 – S23B Music Building Chiller Replacement – Parking Closure
    • Closure of a large portion of parking spaces in Lot 23B
    • Crane staging and equipment operations within the lot
    • Temporary access restrictions around the work zone
    • Short-duration impact scheduled on Saturday to minimize disruption
  11. Mar. 9 – 13 – Rocky Top Dining Steam Repair – Lane Closure
    • Closure of left lane on Frances Street heading to Andy Holt Ave
    • Closure of sidewalk on Frances Street
  12. Mar. 11 – 13 – Stephenson Drive Water Line Repair – Lane Closure
    • Closure of lane beside and between the utilities island at Stephenson Drive
    • Temporary access restrictions around the work zone
    • Scheduled during Spring Break, as this area is usually the Neyland Express stop at CR25

Thank you in advance for your patience as these improvements are completed.