Vehicle, pedestrian route changes start Monday, Oct. 6, near Central Neighborhood

A series of sidewalk and roadway closures will begin on Monday, Oct. 6, in Vanderbilt's Central Neighborhood. Whether you are walking, bikingor 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 knowas 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 formor email [email protected].

If you have questions or comments, please email the Planning, Design and Construction department at [email protected].