Construction Alternative Parking

In Spring 2023, JSU began construction on three capital projects: North Village Residence Hall; Jax State Dining Hall; and the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex.

These projects will significantly impact parking and driving in the central area of campus through 2024.

In addition to the various communications channels already in use such as the MyJSUMobile app, emails, social media, and the Red & White, this page will keep you updated on any changes to parking and traffic flow. Please check back often for the latest information.

Construction and Alternative Parking Map

Construction Related Parking Map

Aerial Shots of Parking Closures and Alternative Parking

  • Map showing closure of a section of 7th Street, NE, between Church Avenue, NE, and 2nd Avenue, NE. During this closure, the alternative routes from Church to Second Avenue will be 6th Street or 8th Street, just north and south of the construction site.

    To improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and workers at the ROC construction site, the university and city have agreed that a portion of 7th Street NE between Church Avenue NE and 2nd Avenue NE will be temporarily closed from mid-March to the end of construction in 2026.

  • aerial view of forney avenue from Salls Hall to the western edge of the new dining hall construction site depicting the closed sidewalk on Forney between those areas. Also shown is the alternate pedestrian path, which begins in front of Salls Hall, up Street Avenue, and left onto Trustee Circle.

    January 29, 2024 - The sidewalk along Forney Avenue will be temporarily closed from now until August 2024. During this closure, there will be an alternate crosswalk that will be visibly marked with signage.Pedestrians should preplan their travel routes accordingly.

  • The sidewalk along Trustee Street adjacent to JSU Stadium will be temporarily closed. The expected closure will begin on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, and end in August 2024.

    The sidewalk along Trustee Street adjacent to JSU Stadium will be temporarily closed. The expected closure will begin on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, and end in August 2024.

  • Diagram of North Construction

    Diagram of North Construction

  • Closed parking between Sparkman, Patterson, and Crow Halls

    Closed parking between Sparkman, Patterson, and Crow Halls

  • Closed parking between Sparkman, Patterson, and Crow Halls

    Closed parking between Sparkman, Patterson, and Crow Halls

  • Closed parking between Sparkman, Patterson, and Crow Halls

    Closed parking between Sparkman, Patterson, and Crow Halls

  • Closed parking around Curtiss Hall and the Football Field House

    Closed parking around Curtiss Hall and the Football Field House

  • Closed parking around Curtiss Hall and the Football Field House

    Closed parking around Curtiss Hall and the Football Field House

  • Aerial view of all affected parking areas near residence halls and the Football Field House.

    Aerial view of all affected parking areas near residence halls and the Football Field House.

  • Alternative parking across from Brewer Hall

    Alternative parking across from Brewer Hall

  • Alternative parking at Paul Carpenter Village

    Alternative parking at Paul Carpenter Village

  • Alternative parking in front of Ayers Hall

    Alternative parking in front of Ayers Hall

  • Alternative parking in front of Pete Mathews Coliseum

    Alternative parking in front of Pete Mathews Coliseum

  • 15 minute parking signs in front of a JSU building

    15-minute parking areas are marked by these signs.

Impacted Parking

Construction fencing will begin to be installed on Wednesday, March 15. 

Housing Project:

  • Nelson Avenue (between Ayers Hall and Sparkman Hall) will be closed to thru traffic.
  • The parking lot in front of Crow Hall that is behind Patterson Hall will be closed.


Dining Project:

  • Russell Parkway (behind Curtiss Hall) will be closed. 
  • Closure of some parking spaces, along Trustee Circle across from Leone Cole Auditorium.
  • The parking lot behind Curtiss Hall will be closed.


Athletic Project:

  • The parking lot in front of Curtiss Hall (adjacent to the Field House) will be closed.

Alternative Parking

  • Paul Carpenter Village (Fraternity Row)
    • Alternative student parking will be available on the west side of campus in the striped parking spaces around the perimeter of Paul Carpenter Village and includes designated spaces along Carolina Street and Miller Street. This area can be accessed via Carolina Drive NW.
  • Pete Mathews Coliseum 
    • On the northwest side of campus, a portion of the main lot (northern lot) of the Coliseum will be available for student parking. This lot is at the corner of Hwy 204 (Nisbet Street) and Park Ave and can be directly accessed via Nisbet Street NW or Park Ave NW.
  • Self Hall (Main lot, not behind building)
    • The main parking lot on the corner of Nisbet Street NW (Hwy 204) and Forney Ave that is accessed from Forney Ave NW by turning onto Nash Circle has been converted to student parking and is open to students during the construction period.
  • Front of Ayers Hall off Trustee Cir (New Parking Area and Accessible Parking)
    • A new parking area has been designated in front of Ayers Hall. This is along the curb facing Ayers Hall along Trustee Circle. Parking on the east side and to the rear of Ayers remains available at this time. These lots can be accessed via Nisbet St (Hwy 204) by turning south onto Harwell Ave. or Trustee Circle by turning North onto Harwell Ave.
    • Impacted Accessible Parking: Accessible parking impacted by construction for Ayers Hall has been relocated to the west side of Ayers Hall and is accessed via Nelson Ave from Trustee Circle.
  • Brewer Hall (Fleet Services will move their vehicles, allowing for more parking in the area)
    • On the north side of campus, access to the parking lot across from Brewer Hall has been expanded. Parking for this lot is accessed from Pelham Road North (Hwy 21).
  • Crow, Dixon, Patterson, and Curtiss (15 minute drop off parking and Accessible Parking)
    • Short-term (15 Minute) parking has been designated for drop-off. These are two designated spots in existing parking in front of Patterson Hall accessed from Nisbet Street (Hwy 204), existing parking in front of Dixon Hall accessed via Forney Ave NW, a spot on the north corner of Crow Hall accessed via McAurther Street, and in the existing parking in front of Curtiss Hall accessed via Street Ave.
    • Impacted Accessible Parking: Accessible parking impacted by construction for Crow Hall has been relocated to north corner of Crow Hall and is accessed via McArthur Street.

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