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NWQ Elevator Down until June

Starting April 14, the elevator in the NWQ Garage will be closed as part of the installation of a new elevator. Construction is scheduled to conclude in early June 2026. The basement lobby of the stairwell will also be closed for staging this project.

Towards the end of the project, the pedestrian skywalk may be closed for three to five days. During this time, we will add new accessible parking spaces in Lot 35 Daycare and additional temporary accessible spaces on the ground level of NWQ Garage.

CommuteWISE Spring

Try the Spring Roll Challenge and Perhaps Win up to $150

This spring, try something new on your commute. CommuteWISE is all about expanding your travel options beyond driving alone—helping reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make everyday trips more flexible and cost-effective.

The Spring Roll Challenge runs April 15–30, 2026 and is open to anyone in Southeastern Wisconsin. Whether you walk, bike, take the bus, carpool, or work from home, every trip counts.

How it works

Sign up at 51ÁÔÆæ’s private , log your trips, and explore different ways to get where you need to go. You can mix and match modes depending on your day—bike when the weather is nice, carpool when it works for your schedule, or take the bus to sit back and relax.

Why participate?

Spring is a great time to reset your habits and take advantage of longer days and milder weather. Even small changes, like walking once a week or sharing a ride, can add up. By trying different options, you can:

  • Save money on gas and parking
  • Reduce stress and enjoy your trip
  • Add movement to your day
  • Support cleaner air in our Region
  • WIN up to $150 gift cards in the Spring Roll raffle when you log your trips

About CommuteWISE and the Spring Roll Challenge

CommuteWISE is a free transportation planning and carpool-planning platform offered by Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC). SEWRPC is running the Spring Roll contest, which is not affiliated with 51ÁÔÆæ. 51ÁÔÆæ offers faculty/staff and students the opportunity to join CommuteWISE to organize their commuting needs.

Construction detour to NWQ Garage starting Monday, 3/16

Starting Monday, 3/16 as part of the NWQ Stormwater Management Project, the drive aisle from Hartford Ave. and Lot 34 will be closed for construction tentatively though June.

The NWQ Garage will remain open during this time-frame.

Customers should enter off Newport Ave. then follow the signs to the garage entrance on the lower level. The diagram below shows the route to the lower level entrance.

Alternative route to NWQ Garage south entrances from Newport Ave.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýdrive aisle is tentatively scheduled to reopen in early June 2026, dependent on weather and project conditions. It will likely be a gravel roadbed until the lot is asphalted. Parking in that section of Lot 34 will not be available until asphalting and line striping is done.