Students moving into University of Guelph residences over Labour Day weekend
Drivers in Guelph should expect more traffic on roads in and around the University of Guelph over Labour Day weekend as incoming students move into residence.
Move-in weekend runs all day on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5.
There will be heavier traffic on Gordon Street between Stone Road and College Avenue throughout the weekend. Pedestrians and cyclists travelling near U of G are encouraged to use extra caution travelling through busier intersections.
There will also be more vehicles on Stone Road, University Avenue, Smith Lane and Victoria Road, particularly near residence buildings.
Ongoing road closures on College Avenue due to construction will also impact traffic during move-in weekend. Drivers should follow signage for construction detours.
U of G campus road closures
Some U of G roads will be closed during move-in weekend, including:
- South Ring Road
- East Ring Road
Fire and safety routes will remain open throughout the weekend to allow for emergency responses. Drivers in and around campus are expected to obey all traffic rules and regulations.
Parking lot closures
These parking lots will be closed to all but move-in traffic on Friday and Saturday:
- North Martialing Lot: P19, P20, P44, P47, P3, P51, P5
- East Martialing Lot: P18, P16 & Dundas Lane, ERR
- South Martialing Lot: P31, P8, P9
- West Martialing Lot (Saturday only): P30, P96, Smith Lane, McGilvray Lane
- North long-term parking: P23, P24, P49
- East long-term parking: P14, P15, P7
- South long-term parking: P13
- Student Housing Staff/Volunteer Parking: P11
The following lots remain open:
- East side: P12, P10
- West side: P25, P26, P59, P64
Bus stops relocated
Buses will not travel onto campus during move-in weekend.
City of Guelph transit buses and taxis will operate out of the Movati Athletic Centre (80 Stone Road W). Further details on the routes affected by bus detours can be found on the Guelph Transit webpage.
GO Transit will offer temporary stop locations on Gordon Street: (locations for Westbound 17 & 29, last stop Westbound 48 and Eastbound 33, Eastbound 17, 29 48 and Westbound 33).
FlixBus service to the University will be suspended. Downtown service will still be available.
More information can be found on the Student Housing Services or Campus Parking Services websites.
Learn more about what’s planned for students during Orientation Week.