Library Commons Construction - Parking Limitations | University of Illinois Springfield

Publish Date

2025-07-02

Greetings Campus Community,

As the University begins constructing Library Commons, parking Lot A-North will be closed for employees, students and campus visitors starting on July 7 to allow the contractor to install fencing to convert the lot into a laydown area for materials and carrying out construction operations.

If you typically park in Lot A-North, parking Lot B is nearby and open to both Economy and Standard hang tags. You can view parking maps or visit Parking Operations' website to explore all campus parking options. Please note that the small parking lot immediately south of HRB will remain open and accessible.

Aerial view of Parking Lot A-North, which will close beginning Monday, July 7.

Due to the closure of Lot A-North, Cox Children’s Center employees will need to park in Lot B during this time. Families are encouraged to follow the detour through Lot A that runs along the buildings to the circle drive at Cox Children's Center, helping keep the usual route clear for contractors and reducing the risk of tire damage.

Cox Children's Center has requested temporary parking hang tags for families now using Lot B as a result of Library Commons construction. These temporary tags will be distributed by one of your child's teachers.

If you are a parent or guardian who works at UIS, you do not need a temporary parking hang tag and should continue using your regular hang tag that you purchased through Parking Operations.
If your family is leaving Cox Children's Center in August, you also do not need a temporary parking hang tag.

If you have questions about Cox Children's Center operations and parking as construction continues for Library Commons, please contact Stacey Gilmore at shemb1@uis.edu.

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