Purdue News
Purdue NewsThe parking lot immediately south of Mackey Arena and north of Lambert Fieldhouse and Gymnasium has been closed to through traffic between North University Drive and Northwestern Avenue. The cross-through typically is closed in the summer as a safety precaution due to the large number of young people enrolled in various Purdue summer sports camps, which meet nearby.
"This lot has become more of a roadway, a dangerous shortcut for motorists wanting access to Northwestern Avenue," said Purdue police Capt. Steven R. Dietrich. "After reviewing details of a vehicle-pedestrian accident at the exit during the academic year, and receiving numerous complaints from faculty, staff and students, we decided to take this step to enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians alike."
He said the east drive of the lot will be closed by extending the Northwestern Avenue sidewalk through the former exit. The timetable is not yet firm, but Dietrich said he would like the work completed by the time the new academic year begins in late August.
He said the number of parking spaces in the lot will not change. Vehicles in the driveway
along the east side of Mackey Arena will still be able to exit onto Northwestern
Avenue.
CONTACT: Dietrich, (765) 494-8221.
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
