May. 1, 2026

UNLV will break ground on the new Brussels Street Parking Garage on May 8. This state-of-the-art facility, located south of the UNLV Transit Center, will add approximately 1,250 parking spaces for students, faculty, and staff. 

During construction there will be temporary and ongoing impacts to parking and traffic. Please review the following information and plan accordingly.  

Parking and Traffic Impacts

  • Parking lot Z, is closed for the duration of the project.
  • Parking lots U, and H will close on Thursday, May 7 and will remain closed permanently. This will be the site of the future garage.
  • Staff parking is available in Resident Lot A. 
  • Brussels Street from Joe Delaney Lane to University Road will be closed.
  • Brussels Street will remain open between Tropicana Avenue and Lot F and Resident Lot A. These lots will remain accessible.
  • Entering / exiting campus: Use Maryland Parkway at Harmon Avenue / E. Maude Frazier Way.

Building Access

  • The Newman Center will remain accessible from Brussels Street 
  • The LDS Institute will remain accessible from the north 

Project Timeline

  • Construction begins: mid-May 2026
  • Expected completion: Summer 2027
  • Garage opening: Fall 2027 

The garage will emphasize safety and accessibility with improved visual guides for drivers and pedestrians. It will also support UNLV’s sustainability goals with rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations. Amenities such as shaded areas, seating, and grab-and -go food options are also planned.

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