University of Minnesota Athletics
University Ave. Lane Closures to Impact Events
12/23/2008 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Two lanes of University Avenue immediately west of Oak Street are expected to be closed from Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, through Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, and may affect traffic to and from Gopher Athletic events at Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion over the next four weeks.
The lane closures are a result of water main work being performed by the Metropolitan Council. All work is expected to be completed and the lanes re-opened in time for the start of the University of Minnesota’s spring semester on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.
While one lane of University Avenue will remain open and left turns onto Oak Street from eastbound University will be possible, traffic is expected to be severely restricted. As a result, fans attending Gopher games during the construction are being strongly encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
The University Avenue parking ramp will remain open while work proceeds on the water main, however access to and from the parking facility could be delayed.
The Metropolitan Council said it will erect variable message signs on University Avenue to advise motorists of the lane closures and indicate alternative travel routes.
The following Gopher Athletic contests may be impacted by the lane closures:
Date Sport Opponent Venue Time
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 Men’s Basketball SE Louisiana Williams Arena 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 Men’s Basketball High Point Williams Arena 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 Men’s Basketball Michigan State Williams Arena 11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 Women’s Basketball Penn State Williams Arena 2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 Wrestling Oklahoma State Sports Pavilion 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 Men’s Basketball Ohio State Williams Arena 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 Women’s Gymnastics Intrasquad Meet Sports Pavilion 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 Women’s Basketball Indiana Williams Arena 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 Men’s Gymnastics Alumni Meet Sports Pavilion 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 Women’s Gymnastics Arizona Sports Pavilion 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 Men’s Basketball Penn State Williams Arena TBA
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 Women’s Basketball Michigan Williams Arena 2 p.m.