A series of sidewalk and roadway closures will begin on Monday, Oct. 6, in Vanderbilt’s Central Neighborhood. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, take time to chart a course that will make navigating campus a breeze.
Vehicle Routes
Oct. 6–13
- 24th Avenue between Garland Avenue and Vanderbilt Place opens to two-way traffic.
- Vanderbilt Place from 25th Avenue South to lot 21 closes. Commuters should use 24th Avenue South to access Vanderbilt Place.
- A portion of Stevenson Center Lane closes to vehicles.
- Lots 11 and 63 along 24th Avenue South closes to commuters. A new ADA parking lot is available along Vanderbilt Place near the Rand/Sarratt roundabout.
Oct. 14–Summer 2026
- Vanderbilt Place closes between lot 21 and 24th Avenue South.
- Vanderbilt Place opens at 25th Avenue South to provide access to lot 21.
- 24th Avenue South opens to two-way traffic.
- A portion of Stevenson Center Lane remains closed to vehicles.
- Lots 11 and 63 along 24th Avenue South are closed to commuters. A new ADA parking lot is available along Vanderbilt Place near the Rand/Sarratt roundabout.
Pedestrian Routes
October 6-13
- Vanderbilt Place closes near the intersection for 25th Avenue South.
- South sidewalk along Vanderbilt Place closes; pedestrians should use the north sidewalk along Vanderbilt Place or the West End Neighborhood.
- A new pedestrian walkway opens near Stevenson Center 6 construction site.
Oct. 14–Summer 2025
- Vanderbilt Place closes between 25th Avenue South and 24th Avenue South.
- Sidewalks along Vanderbilt Place between 25th Avenue South and 24th Avenue South close to pedestrians.
- Greek residents should use designated pathways along Vanderbilt Place or in West End Neighborhood to access their houses.
- Pedestrians should use the Green, Kensington Avenue or 24th Avenue South sidewalks to access main campus from Frist Athletics Village and Highland Neighborhood.
- Greek residents with buildings along Vanderbilt Place should use the Green to access the back entries of their buildings.
- Pedestrian pathways near Stevenson Center 6 construction site do not change.
Stay in the know as we grow
All pedestrian and vehicle routes are subject to change; updates will be shared in MyVU and on the Facilities Instagram.
Vanderbilt offers a variety of transportation options for your commute, including the Commute Concierge service. For more information or to request Commute Concierge services, please fill out this request form or email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu.
If you have questions or comments, please email the Planning, Design and Construction department at constr_alerts@vanderbilt.edu.
