The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus is one of the largest urban campuses in the country and often has multiple events going on simultaneously.

With construction of a new on-campus stadium, traffic has been congested in the area surrounding Mariucci and Williams Arenas, including access to the Huron Boulevard Parking Complex. For the rest of the school year, at periods of time, some roads will close or may become one-way only. For a smooth trip to and from campus, we highly recommend that you allow extra travel time and plan ahead for your visit.

To identify especially busy traffic periods, check the event calendar for a listing of other campus events. Event rates ($7 or $9, except at Oak Street Ramp) go into effect two - three hours before the event.

East Bank is within blocks of two major highway arteries - 35W (north/south) and I-94 (east/west). Try the following options to minimize your commute time:

From 35 W, Heading North - park in the Washington Avenue Ramp:
Bypass downtown Minneapolis exits and continue on 35W while watching for the U of M/3rd Street exit sign. The right lanes split from 35W and head towards campus. Follow the far right lane for the East Bank exit and merge onto Washington Avenue. Cross the bridge over the Mississippi River to East Bank. Continue on Washington Avenue to Harvard Street and take a left. Follow the one-way street around the Washington Avenue Ramp to the public entrance on Union Street (west side of ramp).

From 35W, Heading South - park in the 4th Street Ramp:
Exit at University Avenue/4th Street. Turn left at the second set of lights onto University Avenue SE and head east. Turn left on 17th Avenue and proceed 1½ blocks to the 4th Street Ramp entrance on your left. Another option is to bypass the ramp and take a right on 5th Street SE to park in Lot 37.

From I-94, Heading East and West - park in the Oak Street Ramp ($5 event parking):
Exit at Huron Boulevard. At the first stoplight, take a left on Fulton Street SE. Proceed 2 blocks and go right at Ontario Street (one-way). Continue 1½ blocks to the Oak Street Ramp entrance on your left.

From Highway 280 - park in the Huron Boulevard Parking Complex.
Exit on University Avenue. Head west towards campus. Take a right on 25th Avenue, go one block and turn left on 4th Street SE. Then take a right on 23rd Avenue and follow it to the lot entrances (on both sides).