Author: Administrative Operations Communications

The university’s Traffic and Parking Regulations have been updated to reflect registration and storage requirements for electric and motor-powered vehicles or EMPVs.

University regulations updated to include EMPV registration and storage requirements

As the new academic year is set to get underway, the university’s Traffic and Parking Regulations have been updated to reflect registration and storage requirements for electric and motor-powered vehicles or EMPVs. EMPVs include personal scooters, Veo and other shared...

History takes flight as new Amelia Earhart Terminal opens at Purdue University Airport and United Express flights by SkyWest begins operation

MacArthur Drive to remain closed as construction continues on new residence hall

As construction on a new residence hall south of Hillenbrand Residence Hall continues, MacArthur Drive from Third to First Streets remains closed. All parking along this section of MacArthur Drive remains unavailable with Residence Hall permit parking available in the nearby...

Free online Verbal De-escalation training available in August and September

The Purdue Police Department is offering free online Verbal De-escalation training in August and September. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help attendees learn to remain calm and react more effectively when...

Reminder: South Russell Street to reopen to northbound traffic Aug. 1

As a reminder, South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will reopen to northbound traffic tomorrow (Aug. 1) as construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building continues. These lane restrictions will remain in place through December 2026 when...

Sidewalk and bicycle path near former Heavilon Hall site scheduled to close Aug. 4

A section of the sidewalk and bicycle path located south of the former Heavilon Hall site and Grissom Hall is scheduled to close Monday (Aug. 4) to facilitate concrete work. The closure is expected to last no more than a...

Section of northbound Northwestern Avenue to close July 30 for repairs

The city of West Lafayette will close northbound Northwestern Avenue between Stadium Avenue and Dodge Street tomorrow (July 30) to facilitate repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday (Aug. 1). The following detour will be in place during...

Water works staff flushing a hydrant during a previous effort to flush campus hydrants. Photo by Administrative Operations Communications.

Campus water main flushing scheduled for next two weeks

Crews will be flushing all hydrants on campus the next two weeks, Monday (July 28) through Friday, Aug. 8. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists should avoid areas where work is actively underway and areas with standing water. As a result of...

July Environmental Health and Safety communications now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) communications are now available, featuring important topics such as outdoor construction safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), waste hold tags and radiofrequency safety. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to review and share these resources...

Parking restrictions along Agricultural Mall Drive continue through Oct. 3

Updated Sept. 15, 2025 to reflect new schedule for parking restrictions along Agricultural Mall Drive. As work on an ongoing utility project continues, the following restrictions will be in place near Agricultural Mall Drive: Parking will be unavailable along both...