University Issues Traffic Advisory

Pitt’s Department of Parking and Transportation Services has issued the following traffic advisory for Aug. 18-24 when Pitt students will be returning to campus residence halls.

Forbes and Fifth Avenues in Oakland will experience heavy traffic during these days.

Bigelow Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic between Forbes and Fifth Avenues from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18; from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19; from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 20; and from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21.  In addition, Bigelow will close at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Aug 22, and remain closed until 5:00 a.m. Sunday, Aug 24.

Lothrop Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 20-22.

University Place will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18; from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19; from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 20; and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22.

The Schenley Quadrangle, which is accessible from Fifth Avenue, will be closed to all vehicular traffic Aug. 15-24.

Ruskin Avenue will experience heavy traffic Aug. 20-22, and parking meters on Ruskin Avenue will be restricted to individuals moving into Ruskin Hall.

Allequippa Street will experience heavy traffic during this period as well, and Pitt police will be stationed at the corner of Allequippa Street and University Drive to direct traffic.

Heavy traffic around Pitt’s campus is expected on Aug. 20 as a result of Freshman Convocation at the Petersen Events Center at 3 p.m.