New Road Connects Cooper Drive and Woodland Avenue

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2015) — In an effort to ease the flow of traffic throughout the center of campus, a new road — an extension of Sports Center Drive — has opened to connect Cooper Drive and Woodland Avenue.

The road extends behind the new Woodland Glen residential neighborhood — residence halls that opened in phases throughout the past two years.

"With the opening of Woodland Glen and The 90, campus has experienced a significant increase in pedestrian activity along Woodland and Hilltop Avenues," said Director of Parking and Transportation Services Lance Broeking. "The Sports Center Drive extension allows drivers to easily travel from the northeast side of campus to south and beyond, avoiding the heavy congestion and resulting travel delays."

The need for the bypass road was established through the overall master planning process and upgraded and improved infrastructure in the south campus area.

MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, 859-257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu