The University partners with the Town of Chapel Hill to support Final Four celebrations with fun and safety being our top priorities. To facilitate this, many roadways and parking lots in town and on campus will be restricted for the event.
Parking regulations are in effect and require a University daytime or weeknight permit. Some lots will have additional restrictions as indicated by signs at the entrances, particularly lots north of South Road. Restricted lots will not be available beginning 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2 through 1 a.m. Sunday, April 3.
Vehicles without a University daytime or weeknight permit in permitted or restricted lots may be ticketed and towed. Owners of towed vehicles must come to the Public Safety Building to have towed vehicles released from impoundment. Payment for the citation, tow, and any outstanding balances owed to Transportation and Parking will be required before the vehicle will be released. Citation and towing payment policies and online payment processing are available on the Transportation and Parking website.
The following lots require a UNC daytime or weeknight permit from 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, through 1 a.m., Sunday, April 3:
- Cobb Deck (ND, or by Theatre List)
- School of Government Deck (KSD)
- Park Place, Forest Theatre and Boundary Street (N5)
- Battle Lane (A)
- Raleigh Street Meters
- Lenoir and Emerson Drive, and Old East Lot (N3)
- Bynum, Steele Lots (NG3)
- Nash Lot (N7 or Valid UNC ID or other valid UNC Permit)
- Fraternity Court (FC- no entry / exit by permit holders after Town Streets close)
- Campus Health Services (Crescent) Visitor Lot (Campus Health Permit Only or Emergency Vehicles)
Carolina Advances to Championship Game
Parking regulations are in effect. Some lots will close at 5 p.m. in preparation for the national championship game.
Vehicles parked without a valid University daytime or weeknight permit may be ticketed and towed. Owners of towed vehicles must come to the Public Safety Building to have towed vehicles released from impoundment. Payment for the citation, tow, and any outstanding balances owed to Transportation and Parking will be required before the vehicle will be released. Citation and towing payment policies and online payment processing are available at the Transportation and Parking website.
- Cobb Deck (ND, or by Theatre List)
- School of Government Deck (KSD)
- Park Place, Forest Theatre and Boundary Street (N5)
- Battle Lane (A)
- Raleigh Street Meters
- Lenoir and Emerson Drive, and Old East Lot (N3)
- Bynum, Steele Lots (NG3)
- Nash Lot (N7 or Valid University ID or other valid University Permit)
- Fraternity Court (FC- no entry / exit by permit holders after Town Streets close)
- Campus Health Services (Crescent) Visitor Lot (Campus Health Permit Only or Emergency Vehicles)
Some lots will be unavailable based on road closures or event operational needs. Please check carefully.
Parking Lot access closed after 4 p.m. Saturday (located off of Franklin St. and Cameron Ave). Vehicles must be removed by 4 p.m. (vehicles will be towed at owner expense).
- Swain Lot (NG1)
- Porthole Alley/Utility Lots, Morehead Lot (N2)
- Morehead Lot available until 9 p.m. for Morehead Planetarium Patrons with event tickets
- International Studies (Coates) Lot (N9)
Parking Lot access closed after 6 p.m. Monday. Vehicles must be removed by 6 p.m. (vehicles will be towed at owner expense).
Access to the University campus and downtown/surrounding neighborhoods is restricted or diverted at several key locations. Traffic Modifications begin as early at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 6 p.m. on Monday
- Franklin Street, from Raleigh Street to Mallette Street
- Columbia Street, from Rosemary Street to Manning Drive
- Raleigh Street, from East Franklin to Cameron Avenue
- Henderson Street, from East Rosemary Street to East Franklin Street
- Boundary Street, from Country Club to Franklin Street and Park Place Street to Franklin
- Battle Lane, from Country Club to Franklin Street (including Senlac and Hooper Streets)
- Residential streets near downtown (except to residents of those streets and their guests)
Local and Regional transit services may be adjusted to accommodate road closures. It is important that riders adhere to rules and polices associated with riding campus and local transit services safely. See specific agency for impacts and adjustments:
The Point-to-Point Express campus shuttles will operate their normal service hours during the final games of the NCAA tournament. The route will not serve Franklin Street or Skipper Bowles stops during these times. See route modifications and be prepared for delays based on increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Please keep in mind the Rules for Riding Point-to-Point services.
Carolina Athletics will host a Final Four Viewing event at the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, April 2. Doors to the Smith Center will open at 5:30 p.m. for Students, Staff and Faculty with a UNC One Card and 5:45 p.m. for the General Public. Concessions and Carolina merchandise will be available for purchase. Admission to the Smith Center is free. Parking for the event will be available at the following locations:
Public Parking $5
Accessibility Parking $5
- Williamson Lot (golf cart shuttle to “A” Doors Provided)