Current Progress

Planned Partial Power Outage, Overnight September 5-6

Updated August 26, 2025

The second of four partial campus power outages in support of the new Student Success Center and Student Union (SSCSU [Student Success Center and Student Union] ) will occur from 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, to 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6. It will affect several University facilities, listed below. Buildings served by backup power will still have emergency power during this time.

Anyone with equipment in these buildings should take the necessary precautions to ensure it will not be affected during the outage. Please make sure that all computers and any sensitive equipment are turned off to prevent the loss of critical information.

During this outage, no one will be allowed to enter any affected buildings without authorization from UTD Police.

The next two outages are tentatively planned for the weekend before Thanksgiving and Winter Break.

Part of Lot A2 Reserved for University Housing Move-In, August 18-23

August 15, 2025

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A portion of Lot A will be reserved for this fall semester’s University Housing Move-In, from Monday, August 18, through Saturday, August 23. In addition, the entrances to Lots A2 and B2 from North Floyd Road will be closed during this time. You may still enter campus at North Floyd Road and Bryce Jordan Drive to park in the remaining part of Lot A2 and Lot B, but the Office of Parking & Transportation recommends parking elsewhere on these dates. Heavy traffic is expected all along Loop Road from the Activity Center, around the east end of campus, and back west towards University Housing.

Please be patient as we get our Comets back into campus housing as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Steam Outage, August 5-8

Updated August 6, 2025

UPDATE: An unanticipated repair to a failed natural gas meter will keep hot water and heating from being restored until at least the late afternoon of Friday, August 8.

While the Central Energy Plant boilers undergo their annual preventative maintenance, several University facilities, listed below, will experience interuptions to hot water and heating. The main work should be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 5, and full steam should be restored by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7.

Planned Partial Power Outage on August 16

August 1, 2025

To support the power needs of the new Student Success Center and Student Union (SSCSU [Student Success Center and Student Union] ), Facilities Management will need to conduct four power outages this fall semester. The first of these will happen from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, and will affect several University facilities, listed below. Buildings served by backup power will still have emergency power during this time.

Anyone with equipment in these buildings should take the necessary precautions to ensure it will not be affected during the outage. Please make sure that all computers and any sensitive equipment are turned off to prevent the loss of critical information.

During this outage, no one will be allowed to enter any affected buildings without authorization from UTD Police.

The next three outages are tentatively planned for late September, the weekend before Thanksgiving, and Winter Break. The scope and duration of these later outages will depend on what is learned during this outage.

Updated Summer Parking Lot Repair Schedule

July 9, 2025

Due to changing weather conditions, this summer’s parking lot repair and restriping schedule has changed. Please see the updated schedule below. For the most up to date information, subscribe to parking email alerts or visit UT Dallas Parking on X.

Renner Road Lane Closures through September

June 23, 2025

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The two outside lanes of westbound Renner Road will be closed from Orchard Ridge Lane (just west of Custer Parkway) to the DART Silver Line bridge (just east of Greenside Drive) from now through September. The inside westbound lane of Renner Road will remain open for the duration of the project.

In addition, for the first three-to-four weeks of this project, the inside lanes of both eastbound and westbound Renner Road will be closed at the DART Silver Line bridge. During this time, westbound Renner Road traffic will be shifted from the inside lane to the middle lane just west of the Marquis at Waterview Apartment Community.

Summer Parking Lot Repairs Begin on June 16

June 11, 2025

The repair schedule has been updated ↑

Beginning on Monday, June 16, different parking lots around campus will be temporarilly closed for repairs and restriping. Please see the schedule below, which is subject to changing weather conditions. For up to date information, subscribe to parking email alerts or visit UT Dallas Parking on X.

East Entrance to Lot U Closed for Repairs

May 28, 2025

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The east entrance to Lot U will be closed for repairs until further notice. This lot can still be entered from the west side, via Field Street.

University Transit Center Moved to Lot U During Loop Road Repairs, May 9-16

May 9, 2025

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The University Transit Center will temporarily operate out of Lot U from May 9-16 while Loop Road Southwest is under repair. The Comet Cruiser will enter campus via Field Street to reach Lot U. Please remember to budget extra time for traveling to and from the temporary transit center.

The eastbound lane of Loop Road Southwest leading in and out of the south end of Lot J will be closed during this time. Lot J can be entered from the north via Franklyn Jenifer Drive.

Waterview Parkway Closed at the DART Silver Line Crossing, March 15-17

March 17, 2025

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Update: This closure will continue through most of Monday, March 17.

The City of Richardson will close Waterview Parkway at the DART [Dallas Area Rapid Transit] Silver Line crossing on Saturday, March 15, in both directions. The crossing is expected to be closed all day. During this time, traffic will be rerouted to Synergy Park Boulevard and W Renner Road.

Northbound Loop Road SW Closed for Repairs, March 15-23

March 13, 2025

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Northbound Loop Road SW will be closed for repairs from Saturday, March 15, through Sunday, March 23.

Comet Cruiser Route 883 buses will enter campus via Franklyn Jenifer Drive during these repairs, and Route 883 East stops 29143, 25242, and 31564 on Waterview Parkway will be closed while this detour is in effect.

Planned Power Outage Across Campus on March 22

March 11, 2025

Facilities Management will be conducting critical repairs to electrical equipment on campus, requiring power outages which will affect several University facilities from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22.

Buildings served by backup power will still have emergency power during this time.

Anyone with equipment in these buildings should take the necessary precautions to ensure it will not be affected during the shutdown. Please make sure that all computers and any sensitive equipment are turned off to prevent the loss of critical information.

During these outages, no one will be allowed to enter any affected buildings without authorization from UTD Police.