University of Maryland
Purple Line Updates
February 28, 2020: Upcoming Impacts & Closures; Stay Up to Date on Purple Line
As work continues on the Purple Line light rail project, we encourage you to stay informed by signing up for text and email updates directly from the Purple Line here for the latest on construction projects, closures and other impacts.
Please take note of these upcoming impacts on and around our campus:
Presidential Drive Closure
Beginning on or about March 9, 2020 through the end of 2020, the portion of Presidential Drive closest to Campus Drive will close. To access Lots 1 and 3 during the closure, motorists are advised to take Campus Drive to Mowatt Circle and navigate to Championship Lane.
Campus Drive at University of Maryland Global Campus Closure
From Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. through Monday, March 16 at 7 a.m. (Spring Break) a portion of Campus Drive near UMGC and Presidential Drive will fully close. Motorists are advised to take Rt. 193 (University Boulevard) to Stadium Drive to access campus.

Purple Line Map

Please use extra caution when moving around campus. Follow all posted signs and flaggers when traveling around construction zones. Report safety concerns to Purple Line Transit Constructors at outreach@pltcllc.com.
We are committed to keeping our community informed on Purple Line updates and expected impacts. In addition to campus-wide communications, we are piloting new methods of communication with targeted populations on campus, and will share additional information as it becomes available.
For questions about Purple Line construction on or near campus, contact purpleline@umd.edu. More information on the Purple Line project can be found at umd.edu/purpleline.
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