Current Outages and Closures
UPDATES
CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Garland Avenue Closed
The eastern end of Garland Avenue will close from Monday, May 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, to install thermal utilities. During the closure, commuters will use a temporary two-way access road off 24th Avenue South to reach Stevenson Center Lane.
The western end of Garland Avenue will close from Monday, June 22, through Monday, Nov. 9, for installation of thermal, storm, sanitary, electrical and telecommunications utilities. Lot 18, adjacent to Olin Avenue, will reopen June 22, allowing closure of Lot 16 south of the Studio Arts building so utility work can continue in that area.
Traffic control staff and signs will be deployed during the closure. Temporary pedestrian pathways will be highlighted and separated from construction areas by perimeter fencing to maintain safety and accessibility. Buses will be rerouted to Highland Avenue to access Stevenson Center Lane and the VUMC roundabout near Eskind.
HISTORIC CORE NEIGHBORHOOD
Blasting to Begin at Stevenson Center 6
Blasting operations are scheduled to begin May 25 at the Stevenson Center 6 construction site. Blasting will occur on weekdays and is expected to last approximately four weeks.
Blasting Overview
- Blasts will typically occur around 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and/or 1 p.m.
- A series of three air-horn blasts will be sounded five minutes prior to the blast.
- A series of three blast signals will sound one minute before detonation.
- An all-clear signal will sound following an inspection of the blast.
The contractor will conduct monitoring during each blast and provide data reporting. If elevated vibration levels are detected, blasting patterns will be adjusted to reduce impacts. Industry-standard safety measures will be used for all blasting events.
Tower Crane Installation at SC6 site
The SC6 tower crane is scheduled to be assembled from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19. The new McTyeire-area parking lot will still be available Friday, though short closures may occur as an assist crane is positioned. Access through the VUMC “gothic door” will be maintained with traffic control, but pedestrians may experience brief delays.
The parking lot and gothic door access will be fully closed July 18–19 while crane components are delivered and assembled.
PEABODY NEIGHBORHOOD
Peabody roundabout to close May 10 for underground utility work
Starting Sunday, May 10 the roundabout and connected sidewalks located between Memorial, Stambaugh, East and Crawford Houses will close until August 2026. The egress from these buildings to the roundabout and nearby sidewalks will be closed for the duration of the project, pedestrians should follow the signs in and around the buildings.
South Drive, Sidewalk Closure
The entrance, stairs and sidewalk of the Wyatt Center along the Peabody Esplanade will be closed from Monday, May 11, to Friday, July 31, to install storm drains and new hardscape.
South Drive along the back of the Wyatt Center will be closed to traffic from Monday, May 11, to Friday, July 31, to install storm drains, sanitary lines and to widen the roadway. The remainder of South Drive is now a dismount zone; pedestrians should dismount bikes and scooters in the area. Signs are posted to distinguish the dismount zone.
Lot 18 closes, Lot 16 reopens
Lot 18, located at the corner of 24th Avenue South and Garland Avenue, will close Sunday, March 8 until June 2026. To make an equal amount of spots available in the area, lot 16, located next to the Studio Arts building along Garland Avenue, will reopen.
UTILITY OUTAGES
ROAD & SIDEWALK CLOSURES
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