Alexander St./ University Place Bypass Now Open

Beginning today, Oct. 16, drivers will will be detoured onto a temporary road that will bypass the intersection of Alexander Street and University Place beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

This is part of Princeton University's Arts & Transit project. 

The current intersection of Alexander Street and University Place will be closed to through traffic for the construction of the new roundabout. Alexander Street will be closed from College Road south to just north of the new Princeton Station parking lot.

This newly constructed temporary bypass road will connect Alexander Street, from just north of the new Princeton Station parking lot, to University Place, east of Wawa. This detour route will remain in place until February 2014. 

The temporary traffic signal at the intersection of College Road and University Place will be operational while the detour is in effect. 

In addition, there will be changes to pedestrian and bike paths. There will be no changes to rail service, bus service, parking, taxis and bike facilities during this phase. 

Wawa will remain open; short-term metered parking will be accessible off of the bypass road.

Please follow directional signs posted, and use caution as you walk, bike and drive in the area.

Updated maps showing vehicular and pedestrian detours are available on the Arts and Transit Project website.