Rider University newswire@Rider
May 9, 2006
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Due to the expected high volume of visitors and vehicle traffic on Friday, May 12, the following traffic guidelines will apply on the Lawrenceville campus:

  • The main gate will be closed to outgoing traffic from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • The main and south gates will be closed to incoming traffic from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • The commencement procession will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m.
  • At the start of the commencement ceremony all campus roadways surrounding Centennial Lake will be one way.  Rider University Public Safety Officers will direct all traffic counter clockwise around the lake to the south gate.
  • Traffic exiting the campus from the south gate will be directed onto Route 206 by the Lawrence Township Police. Motorists exiting campus should expect delays.
  • Normal campus traffic procedures will be restored at 2:30 p.m.
  • Staff members who will need to use their vehicles during the day are asked to park in Adath Israel Temple lot, located on the northbound side of Route 206 near the south gate.
  • Departments conducting normal business should schedule appointments and deliveries after 2:30 p.m.
  • Departments, organizations and staff members having luncheons must have the food picked up or delivered before 10:30 a.m.


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