Projects beginning on UK’s south campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2024) — What was previously the Kirwan-Blanding Complex is now fenced off as construction of the University of Kentucky’s new residence hall begins. Access through the site will not be available. Signs in the area will direct pedestrians to alternate routes.
This is in addition to the fencing that was previously placed along the perimeter of the South Lawn.
UK Housing will continue to update campus as information becomes available. For questions, contact UK Campus Housing at ukhousing@uky.edu.
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