LSU completed a series of construction and maintenance projects over the winter break that focused on roadway improvements, parking lot upgrades and pedestrian safety enhancements.
One of the most significant of these efforts was the closure of Tower Drive, a key campus roadway, from Dec. 20 to Jan. 10 for general road improvements. Additionally, the inbound lane of South Stadium Drive from Nicholson Drive was closed on Jan. 7 to repave the crosswalk near Tiger Stadium. The lane reopened on Jan. 10, with the outbound lane remaining open throughout the project.
“This process is key for several reasons. It ensures the longevity and safety of the roadways and sidewalks,” said Yonas Yakob, director of the Office of Parking and Transportation Services.
Parking lot upgrades were another major focus of the maintenance projects. Lot 402, near the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, underwent significant improvements during its closure from Dec. 13 to Jan. 11. Lot 407, known as the Skip Bertman Gravel lots near Alex Box Stadium, saw phased closures for improvements, with one half closed from Dec. 9 to 11 and the other half closed from Dec. 11 to 13.
Additional maintenance included upgrades to Blake Hall’s lot 507, closed from Dec. 16 to 19, and lots 211, 219 and 105, near the West Campus Apartments and Natatorium, closed from Dec. 20 to Jan. 10. These efforts were part of an ongoing initiative to maintain and improve LSU’s parking infrastructure.
“While we know there are areas on campus that need attention, our focus will remain on addressing them based on priority, risk and the availability of funds,” said Broty Stelly, the communications specialist for Parking and Transportation Services.