Parking and Traffic Information
Information for Faculty, Staff, and Campus Neighbors
The start of the new academic year is almost here! Students will be moving in between the dates of August 31 and September 7, with the highest volume Move-In dates being September 2-4. Expect heavy traffic and delays around campus as well as the Amherst/Hadley area during the Move-In.
Please practice pedestrian safety as you travel around campus and use pedestrian walkways and crosswalks when available. Please note starting August 31 traffic will be impacted in the following areas.
West Check In at Stadium
- Families are directed to use the UMass exit on Route 116 to enter Stadium Drive. Please avoid using this campus entrance, it will be heavily congested and there will be delays.
- Families exiting the Southwest residential area will come through Lot 71 on the west side of Whitmore.
- Fearing Street will be one way traveling eastbound from University Drive.
- University Drive will be closed in both directions starting at Amity Street to Massachusetts Avenue. This section will be available for move-in traffic ONLY.
East Check In at Lot 44
- Eastman Lane will be closed to through traffic.
- Families are directed to enter the East Check In location using North Residential Drive between Furcolo Building and Lot 43. Expect heavy traffic and possible delays if you enter campus using N. Pleasant Street.
Be advised that students and families will be using nearby parking lots while unpacking during this time period. Permit holders of closed parking lots will be emailed by Parking Services with details.
Closed and Impacted Parking Lots
The following road closures and restrictions will be in place Sept. 2-4 from 7 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.:
- University Drive will be closed in both directions between Amity Street and Massachusetts Avenue; this section will be available for move-in traffic only.
- Eastman Lane will be closed to through traffic.
- Fearing Street will be one-way traveling eastbound from University Drive.
- Sunset Avenue will be open to southbound move-in traffic only.
On Friday, Sept. 4, Hicks Way will be open to westbound traffic only; vehicles will not be allowed to turn onto Hicks Way from Commonwealth Avenue.
Additionally, traffic patterns on other campus roads may be adjusted during move-in, including on Commonwealth Avenue, which will be modified to one lane in each direction on Friday, Sept. 4.
Among the parking areas impacted by move-in are Lots 11, 29, 43, 44, 46, 47, 49, 50, 54, 63, 64, 66 and 71. Permit holders of closed parking lots will be emailed by Parking Services with details and may call 413-577-7275 with any questions or concerns. Be advised that students and families will be using additional nearby parking lots while unpacking during this period, as well.
One Lane Only on Portion of Campus Center Way 8/31 – 9/4
The section of Campus Center Way alongside Flint Hall will be reduced to one lane from Monday, Aug. 31 through approximately Friday, Sept. 4. The lane closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily during the work period; regular traffic patterns will be restored at the conclusion of each work day. A police detail will be on hand to direct traffic around the work site. Please use caution when traveling through this area.