Traffic Advisories

As a service to the community, U.Va.’s Community Relations Office distributes notices about University events or construction-related work that may cause altered traffic patterns. To receive such notices, sign up here.

Current Traffic Advisories:

Woodland Cleanup Along Emmet Street
University of Virginia workers are expected to clean the wood’s edge along Emmet Street between University Gardens Apartments and 914 Emmet Street on Thursday, January 12, and Friday, January 13. The work involves the removal of debris, dead trees, ivy on healthy trees, and limbs that overhang communication lines.

During the work, scheduled to occur during regular business hours, the right northbound travel lane of Emmet Street will be closed. 

Thrust Theatre Duct Bank Installation
Construction for the Thrust Theatre's underground duct bank is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, December 20 in three phases. The first phase will begin with the excavation and installation of the duct bank, near the intersection of Carr's Hill Road and Campbell Hall service road, and will last approximately 9 days. During this period, vehicular access to the rear of Carr's Hill residence will be maintained.

Phase two will see excavation and installation of the duct bank between the same intersection and the Campbell Hall loading dock and is expected to begin on Thursday, December 29 and should conclude on Wednesday, January 4.

The final phase of work, from the loading dock to beyond the parking lot for DKE House, is scheduled for Thursday, January 5 through Wednesday, January 25.

All site work is dependent upon weather conditions and will be attended by flagmen for pedestrian and vehicular safety. More on the Thrust Theatre.

Jefferson Park Avenue Bridge Replacement
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has commenced with construction work to replace the bridge over the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks at the JPA/Fontaine/Maury intersection. Signs alerting motorists to the work and closure of JPA at the bridge are in place. Pedestrian and bicycle access is expected to be maintained throughout the project. The replacement project is expected to be completed by August 2012.

For more information, including a map of the area, visit http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=2722.