Fourth of July Fireworks Will Impact UK Campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2016) The University of Kentucky, in cooperation with the Downtown Lexington Corporation, wants to remind members of the campus and surrounding neighborhoods of the impacts of the Fourth of July Fireworks display, which will take place near Commonwealth Stadium.

The following road closures and restricted areas will be in effect Monday, July 4, at the times listed here:

· The Arboretum will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic at 8 p.m. for safety reasons.

· Alumni Drive between University Drive and Tates Creek Road will be closed from 9:30-11 p.m.

· College Way will be closed from 9:30-11 p.m.

Parking and viewing areas will be available around Commonwealth Stadium.

A viewing only area will be provided and people are encouraged to bring a blanket and chairs, however tailgating will not be permitted, and concessions will not be available at the event.

For a complete schedule of Fourth of July events, visit downtownlex.com.

 

UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, visit  uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue

MEDIA CONTACTS:  Renee Jackson Shepard, renee@downtownlex.com, 859-335-8640; Carl Nathe, carl.nathe@uky.edu, 859-257-3200.