ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – The first in a series of parking lot and road closures for Cornell Commencement events happens today.

Garden Avenue will be closed between Campus Road and Tower Road from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for senior convocation. Additionally, the Crescent Lot will close at 5:00 p.m. tonight and remain closed until 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Any violators will be towed. See below for a list of impacts.

Thursday May 25, 2023

  • Garden Ave. closed between Campus Road and Tower Road 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
  • Cresent Lot closes from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2023

Friday, May 26, 2023

  • Campus parking lots will be open to all guests attending events
  • The Sage South parking lot at Sage Hall closes from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2023

Saturday, May 27, 2023 

  • Traffic prohibited on Campus Road between College Ave. and Wing Drive 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Hoy Road closed from Campus Road to Hoy Parking Garage lower entrance 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Garden Ave. closed between Campus Road and Tower Road 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Feeney Way closed between Campus Road and Tower Road 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Feeney Way between Tower Road and University Ave. will ONLY be open for buses from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tower Road between Feeney Way and Judd Falls Road will ONLY be open for buses from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Free park and ride shuttle service available approximately every 10-15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.