High Traffic Notice – Fall 2024 Resident Move-In Days

August 2, 2024

UNM Parking & Transportation Services (UNM PATS) is notifying the UNM community, permit holders, and visitors to expect HIGH VEHICLE & FOOT TRAFFIC on Friday, August 9 to Saturday, August 10 and again on Thursday, August 15 to Saturday, August 14, because of on-campus resident – Residence Life & Student Housing and Casas del Rio – student move-in days. Here’s what you need to know:

Campus Resident Parking Permits

  • For your convenience, resident permits are sent directly to our Business office
    • Residents can move in then pick up your parking permit OR pick up your parking permit then move in.

Road Closures/Delays

  • Southbound on East Redondo Drive
    • Closed from the entrance of Campus Boulevard, Northeast of Casas del Rio to Princeton Drive, Northwest of R-lot.
  • Redondo Drive along Johnson Field
  • Redondo Roundabout near Casas del Rio
    • Used as an entrance point for resident vehicles utilizing Roma Avenue or “Resident Pedway” for unloading personal belongings.

Parking access for specific lots or permit types

  • R-lot on Central and Girard
    • West section closed for move in and checking in residents.
    • Current R-lot permit holders may use the East section for parking.
  • R-lot near Hokona Hall
    • Residents and their visitors will be unloading personal belongings for move in. Expect congestion.
  • C-lot near Zimmerman Library
    • Used as an exit point for resident vehicles utilizing Roma Avenue or “Resident Pedway” for unloading personal belongings.

Alternative routes/parking

  • Utilize Girard Boulevard if traveling southbound on the east side of campus
  • PATS enforcement officers will be on site to provide traffic and permit control.
  • PATS Business Office open for modified hours during Resident Move-In Days
    • Saturday, August 12 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 19 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stay updated with UNM PATS on Facebook, Twitter (@UNMPATS), or Instagram (@unm_pats) for advisories, construction notices, permit purchase dates, and more exciting updates. For questions, please call us at 505-277-1938, send an email to parktran@unm.edu, or visit us in person at the PATS Business Office. 

Thank you.