ARC Parking Lot Safety Improvement Project

About this Project

UC Davis Design and Construction Management is improving the ARC Parking Lot (Lot 25) to create a smoother, clearer and more predictable experience for people no matter their preferred mode of transportation. The project will reconfigure the area around the ARC, Orchard Road, La Rue Road, Blue Ridge Road and the Sprocket Bikeway to better separate travel paths and improve circulation.

Planned upgrades include a redesigned entrance, a separated bike lane, a dedicated pedestrian sidewalk, new crossings, updates to the existing bike roundabout, additional bike parking near the ARC, new pedestrian lighting, landscaping, irrigation, paving and striping. To complete the work, Lot 25 will be closed to the public from June 15 through Sept. 11, 2026, with drivers encouraged to use the Pavilion Parking Structure during the closure.

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Construction Updates

Week of June 8

Closures and impacts

• The northernmost aisle of Lot 25, aisle 6, is closed to parking. There is access for deliveries to Student Housing and Dining Services. 
• There is a sidewalk closure on the north side of the ARC. A temporary sidewalk is available for pedestrian detours.
• A temporary Student Housing electric vehicle charging area is available in the southwest portion of the lot. 

Week of June 15

Closures and impacts

• Lot 25 will be closed for general parking. Contractors will manage access to the lot.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces will be available for ARC and UCU Center users
  • Limited access will be available for contractors and approved deliveries
  • Limited parking will be available for selected events with use of a special permit issued by Transportation Services
• The sidewalk closure on the north side of the ARC will continue, as will the temporary sidewalk for pedestrian detours
• To accommodate the parking lot closure, the UCU Center summer camp drop-off location will be located at the Pavilion Parking Structure