Virginia Tech's spring University Commencement Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12, in Lane Stadium. The influx of graduates and their families arriving creates traffic congestion on the southern end of campus and along major arterial roadways.

To minimize congestion, President Tim Sands has approved a 10 a.m. opening for all university offices in Blacksburg on May 12. Employees who are not involved with commencement are urged not to travel to campus before the 10 a.m. opening.

Certain offices must be open for commencement or for operational reasons. Thus, supervisors should use judgment and staff appropriately.

Employees are cautioned that traffic is typically heavy before and after the commencement events along Southgate Drive, Beamer Way, and Washington Street. Cassel Coliseum and the South End Zone lots will also be closed or restricted. Employees should adjust travel and parking plans accordingly.

Read the VT News notice at http://vtnews.vt.edu/notices/adm-commencementdelayedopening.html.

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