Friday August 25 – Parking Lot & Road Closures
On Friday, August 25, about 2500 students will be arriving on campus to move into their new homes for the academic year. UMaine calls this day Maine Hello, and it is one of the most exciting days of the year for both us and them! This is a huge production that will disrupt some normal campus activities for the day and week leading up to the event. This may impact where you park and what route you take to the Rec Center and Maine Bound next week and particularly on the 25th, so we wanted to let you know which parking lots and roads will be closed to better help you navigate your drive to campus.
Maine Hello takes place from 8:00AM – 4:00PM on the 25th. Be prepared for high levels of traffic through downtown Orono and through Old Town during the entire day.
- Belgrade and CCA lots: Reserved for Maine Hello vehicles only on 8/25
- Rec Center lot: Open only to Rec Center patrons, Maine Hello volunteers, and Hilltop employees who need handicap parking. Otherwise closed to everyone else 8/24-8/25
- Tennis Court lot: Closed 8/24-8/25
- Long Rd between Androscoggin Rd and Knox parking lot: Closed both ways on 8/25
- Flagstaff Rd from Long Rd: One-way flow southbound across Flagstaff Rd on 8/25
- Belgrade Rd from Rangeley Rd: One-way flow westbound across Belgrade Rd on 8/25
If you have any questions about where to park on Maine Hello, please contact parking services at 207-581-4047.
Thank you and have a great day!