Campus Construction Parking Impacts

Important information regarding parking impacts related to construction on campus will be posted on this website as information is made available.

Contact parking@uncw.edu or 910.962.3178 with any questions.

July 21, 2022

To enhance campus roadway safety measures, the university plans to update the crosswalks along Randall Drive next week.

Randall Drive Crosswalk Improvements

Beginning July 25 and continuing through August 7, segments of Randall Drive will be closed to both lanes of traffic from its intersection with Wagoner Drive through the large curve near the Cultural Arts Building. To minimize impact, the work will be completed in four phases. Please exercise caution and patience during this time and follow guidance on posted signage. Northbound and southbound lanes of Racine Drive will remain open. Any area closed for construction will be cleaned and reopened at the end of each workday.

Thank you for your attention and for exercising patience and caution. While these efforts may cause temporary inconvenience, they are part of a long-term plan to ensure UNCW has the facilities in place to continue educating Seahawks far into the future.

MAY 17, 2022

UPDATE: Crosswalk work on Randall Drive will be postponed until later in the summer. More information will be announced as details become available

Temporary Road Closures

To enhance roadway safety measures for pedestrians, the university plans to update the crosswalks along Randall Drive. Segments of Randall Drive will be closed to both lanes of traffic from its intersection with Wagoner Drive through the large curve near the Cultural Arts Building. A flag operator will be on location during the project. Please exercise caution and patience during this time and follow guidance on posted signage and from the flag operator. See map here.

MAY 16, 2022

Campus Parking Lot Adjustments Due to Randall Library Expansion Project

Parking Lot Adjustments

Beginning May 20, the faculty/staff parking lot at the end of Kenan Hall Drive, between Randall Library and King Hall, along with parking spaces on the northside of Kenan Hall Drive, will be closed to accommodate large trucks completing construction deliveries. The trucks will use the Randall Drive-College Road entrance to campus. Please be prepared for periodic traffic congestion in this area as well as along Wagoner Drive in front of Kenan Auditorium during the Randall Library project.

The closure is connected to the planned expansion and renovation of Randall Library. This complex project will periodically affect several parking areas around the library between now and completion (expected fall 2024). Please monitor campus inboxes for more information from facilities and parking as the project progresses. See map here.

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Partial E Lot Closure Beginning Dec 17

A roofing contractor is preparing for work on DePaolo Hall. This will require a portion of E lot (pictured below) to be closed off for the weeks of construction.

Lot E Closure

MARCH 8, 2021

Partial I Lot Closure Beginning Mar 8

A construction contractor is creating a deeper swale between the two stormwater ponds north of Randall Drive and I lot. This will require a few spaces within I lot (pictured below) to be closed off for the week of construction.

Partial Lot I Closure

Students may park in any other white-lined portion of Lot I as well as Lot C (by Kenan Auditorium).

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Lot G Closure Beginning Feb 2

We were notified by Facilities Project Management that Parking Lot G (by Leutze Hall and Morton Hall) will close at 5pm today, February 2 to prepare for the removal of the modular units.

Lot G Closure

Faculty and staff may park in any other faculty/staff lot, including Lot D (by Randall Library) and Lot Q (by Cultural Arts Building). Faculty and staff may also park in student spaces if needed.

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Fall 2019 Parking Impacts

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Lot Q Partial Closure Beginning Dec 16

Starting Monday December 16^th a portion of Q lot by the Cultural Arts Building will be closed as pictured below in order to allow safe movement for a contractor working in the area. It is anticipated that the contractor will complete the needed work by Friday the 20^th.

During this time Faculty and Staff will be allowed to park in the Q lot metered areas with a valid permit. Construction entry to Q lot will be operated from the far entrance closest to Friday Hall. Please expect the possibility of slower than normal traffic in this area.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Parking Deck Construction Deliveries Start Sept 12

Construction of the new Parking Deck on the site of Parking Lot L (by Belk Hall) continues next week with the beginning of oversized deliveries to the construction site. On Thursday, Sept 12, the first deliveries of the crane will begin. The crane will be delivered in 10-15 loads of varying sizes. Pre-cast concrete structural beams and columns will begin arriving the following Monday, Sept 16. Some deliveries of the pre-cast concrete will approach 90 feet in length.

Once delivery of the pre-cast concrete begins, 8-10 trucks are expected per day. Delivery of oversized loads must happen during daylight hours. Deliveries will continue 6 days per week until completed in January.

UNCW Parking Deck Precast Delivery Route (PDF)
Summer 2019 Parking Impacts

MAY 2, 2019

Relocate Vehicles at Conclusion of Semester due to Parking Construction/Expansion

Parking Lot O (Hewlett Hall) and Lot L (Belk Hall) will be closed over the summer break due to the development of new housing facilities and parking deck.

All vehicles parked in Lot O and Lot L should be moved prior to Sunday, May 12 at 10 a.m., when on-campus housing closes for the summer.

If you plan to leave your vehicle during the summer sessions, please use other “Residential Zone Blue/Brown” parking, Lot EE (University Suites) and Lot SS (Seahawk Crossing/Landing/Village).

Lots L (outlined in red) will be closed beginning May 12

Lots O (outlined in red) will be closed over the summer break beginning May 12
Spring 2019 Parking Impacts
FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Interim Parking Arrangement for Admin Annex Staff

If the parking lot across from Admin Annex is full, staff are encouraged to utilize K Extension Lot as pictured below.

Lot K Extension (outlined in yellow above) is available to Admin Annex Staff as alternate overflow parking.

JANUARY 14, 2019

Residential Zone Black Lot Closures due to Housing Construction

Parking Lot P (University Apartments), and portions of Lot O (Hewlett Hall) are closed for the remainder of the semester due to the development of new housing facilities.

Parking for our residential students is very important to us and we understand the inconvenience the construction has caused. Residents may park in other “Residential Zone Black” areas, including parking lots:
- Portions of Lot O (Graham-Hewlett)
- Lot L (Belk Hall)
- Lot J (Galloway/The Hub)
- Gravel overflow parking area across from Lot J off of Riegel Road
In addition, we have expanded the available areas affected permit holders can utilize. Residential students also have the option to park in any other Residential Parking Zone on campus. This includes Zone Blue lots (Suites/Lot EE on Plyler Drive) and Residential Zone Brown lots (Seahawk Crossing, Landing or Village). Resident Blue lot EE normally has plenty of available space for parking.

We want to thank our residential permit holders for your continued patience and understanding as we make accommodations for campus construction. Please contact us with any questions.

Lot L (outlined in black above) is available to “Residential Zone Black” permit holders as an alternate parking.

Lot J (outlined in black above) is available to “Residential Zone Black” permit holders as alternate parking.

Residential Zone Black overflow parking (outlined in black above) is available to “Residential Zone Black” permit holders as alternate parking.

Lot P (outlined in red top) and portions of Lots O (outlined in red bottom) will are closed for the remainder of the semester due to the development of new housing facilities. (This illustration is for the purpose of showing where parking is not available. It is not an accurate depiction of the construction fence surrounding the housing project.)
Fall 2018 Parking Impacts
DECEMBER 13, 2018

Residential Zone Black Lot Closures for Construction of New Housing Facilities, Effective December 16

All vehicles parked in Lot P, Lot O and Lot O extension should be moved prior to Sunday, December 16 at 10 a.m., when on campus housing closes for the semester.

Parking Lot P (University Apartments), Lot O and Lot O Extension (Hewlett Hall) will be closed due to the construction of the new housing facilities.

If you plan to leave your vehicle over the winter break, please use other Residential Zone Black parking, Lot L (Belk Hall) and Lot J (Galloway/The Hub).

Contact Parking & Transportation Services at 910.962.3178 or parking@uncw.edu with any questions.

Lot P (outlined in red top) and Lots O and O extension (outlined in red bottom) will be closed beginning December 16.

Lot L (outlined in black above) is available to Residential Zone Black permit holders as an alternate parking.

Lot J (outlined in black above) is available to Residential Zone Black permit holders as alternate parking.

DECEMBER 05, 2018

Lot Closures and Rezoning for Modular Facilities due to Dobo Hall Closure, Effective December 7

Zone 1 Students ( Lot D & Lot FF Rezoning Due to Addition of Modular Facilities)

Due to the recent impacts on Dobo Hall and the need to add modular facilities to campus, the university will have to make temporary changes to parking zones beginning Friday, December 7. Lot D (located in front of Randall Library) will no longer be available for Zone 1 parking during weekdays from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Lot D will remain open for any student with a parking permit on weekday evenings from 5 p.m. – 7 a.m. and anytime on weekends
- A portion of Lot FF (adjacent to Wagoner Hall) will be converted to Zone 1 to make up for the loss Lot D parking
- Our previous email communication regarding the limited number of available spaces in the parking deck for Zone 1 students received a large response. The deck permits available have all been claimed.
Signage has been placed at the parking lots affected and parking attendants will be out to assist with the transition on Friday.

We appreciate your continued patience as we all adjust to changes the university is undergoing due to impacts from the hurricane. Please remember that Lot C (by Kenan Auditorium), Lot H (across from water tower), Lot I (across from Cultural Arts), Schwartz Lot, and all of Riegel road are available to Zone 1 students.

Lot D (outlined in yellow) will be converted to only faculty and staff parking from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Students with a parking permit may park in lot D in the evenings Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. - 7 a.m. and anytime on weekends.

Lot FF shown above will have Zone 1 parking available to students in the area highlighted in magenta. The area highlighted in teal will remain pay station parking and the area highlighted in yellow will remain faculty and staff parking.

Faculty/Staff ( Lot G Closure for Modular Facilities)

Due to the recent impacts on Dobo Hall and the need to add modular facilities to campus, the gated Lot G (in front of Morton and Leutze) will be closed for construction at the end of business tomorrow, and will be completely closed on Friday, December 7. Faculty and staff are being directed to park in Lot D (in front of Randall Library).

We expect no impacts to existing handicapped parking in the non-gated portion of Lot G and shuttles will operate as normal. Signage has been placed at the parking lots affected and parking attendants will be out to assist with the transition on Friday.

Parking will also continue to work with Facilities on exploring possible options to temporarily expand existing areas of faculty and staff parking.

Lot G (outlined in red) will be closed to faculty and staff parking due to the construction of the modular facilities. Lot D (outlined in yellow) will be converted to faculty and staff only parking from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Lot Closures and Rezoning for Modular Facilities due to Dobo Hall Closure

Zone 1 Students ( Lot D & Lot FF Rezoning Due to Addition of Modular Facilities)

Due to the recent impacts on Dobo Hall and the need to add modular facilities to campus, the university will have to make temporary changes to parking Zones. Lot D (located in front of Randall Library) will no longer be available for Zone 1 parking during weekdays from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Lot FF (beside Wagoner Hall) will be converted to Zone 1 to make up for the loss of this area. Lot D will remain open for students with a parking permit during the evening on weekdays from 5 p.m.-7 a.m. and anytime on weekends.

Lot D (outlined in yellow) will be converted to only faculty and staff parking from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Students with a parking permit may park in lot D in the evenings Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. - 7 a.m. and anytime on weekends.

Lot FF shown above will have Zone 1 parking available to students in the area highlighted in magenta. The area highlighted in teal will remain pay station parking and the area highlighted in yellow will remain faculty and staff parking.

Faculty/Staff ( Lot G Closure for Modular Facilities)

The Modular Facilities are going to be placed in parking lot G (in front of Morton and Leutze). In order to cause the least amount of disruption for the faculty and staff who use the gated parking lot G, lot D (located in front of Randall Library) will be temporarily converted to faculty and staff parking.

Parking & Transportation will contact those who may normally park in this gated lot to provide additional parking options and alternate locations. This includes a limited number of spaces in the parking deck, or other faculty and staff lots, such as available space in lot R2 (on Price Dr.). The parking office will also continue to work with Facilities on exploring possible options to temporarily expand existing areas of faculty and staff parking.

Lot G (outlined in red) will be closed to faculty and staff parking due to the construction of the modular facilities. Lot D (outlined in yellow) will be converted to faculty and staff only parking from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.