Parking Notice for Friday, Dec. 9

James Madison University will host a quarterfinal round of the NCAA FCS Football Championship Playoffs this Friday, December 9^th at 7:00 PM. In light of the high volume of traffic which will be accessing our campus, students, faculty and staff who normally park in reserved game day lots will be asked to move their vehicles by 3:00 PM. 

Parking facilities that must be vacated by 3:00 PM include the Champions Drive Parking Deck and lots C4, C9, D2, G, P, R1, R8 and Convo lots A, B/E, C and D. Please be advised that access to these lots will be restricted beginning at 1:30 PM. 

Alternative faculty and staff parking will be available at the following locations:

• R2 and R10/R11 lots on Port Republic Road

• C11, C12 and D3 lots across from the Festival on East Campus

• R4 Lot at Blue Ridge Hall on University Boulevard

• Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck adjacent to the Forbes Center

Alternative student parking will be available at the following locations:

• R2 and R10/R11 lots on Port Republic Road

• Commuter levels of the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck

• Harrison Street parking lots C1, C2, C17, C19 and R3 

Shuttle service will be provided from R2 and R10/R11 lots between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM on Friday with service to Godwin and Zane Showker Halls every 20 minutes. Shuttle stops will be designated by signage.

The heaviest volume of traffic is anticipated to enter campus from Interstate 81 Exit 245 during the late afternoon hours. To avoid potential delays, it is recommended that drivers consider an alternate route.

Thank you for your cooperation.