Traffic Alert for Wednesday May 27, 2026

Traffic around the arena will very heavy beginning at 8am and throughout the day to accommodate three high school graduations. Faculty, staff, and students are strongly encouraged to avoid entering campus from I-195 and anyone with a valid UMBC parking permit will be allowed to park in any legal space across campus. 

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  • The entire inner loop of Hilltop Circle.  If you are parked on the inner loop of Hilltop Circle and expect to use your vehicle during the event times, please park on the outer loop for participant safety.
  • Center Road from Hilltop Circle to Poplar Avenue
  • Poplar Avenue from Center Road to Hilltop Circle
  • Walker Avenue from Hilltop Circle to Lot 7 
  • The Welcome Circle adjacent to the Administration Garage
  • Commons Drive and Park Road will be accessible for event participants and staff only
Additionally, several parking lots will be designated for use by event participants and staff.  UMBC community members parked in the following lots do not need to move their vehicles for the event, but may experience delays during the event times:
  • Commons Garage
  • Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 along Park Road
  • Lot 24 along Poplar Avenue
We urge everyone to please use caution while traveling all roadways of campus during this event.  Please contact UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555 if you have any questions.
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Those who park in the gated area can park on the upper level free of charge.  ]]> From August 10th to August 16, 2025, the bottom level (gated area) of Admin Garage will be closed. Those who park in the gated area can park on the upper level free of charge.  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/151399/guest@my.umbc.edu/152d820d35c046a81775ddcf85e57f25/api/pixel UMBC Police https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/police-announcements https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xsmall.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/original.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xxlarge.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xlarge.png?1699632093 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/large.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/medium.png?1699632093 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/small.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xsmall.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xxsmall.png?1699632093 Police Announcements 0 0 false Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:34:29 -0400 Traffic Alert There will be an event at the CEI Arena Friday, July 18th.  Expect heavier than usual traffic around the Arena between 7:00am-9:00am ]]> There will be an event at the CEI Arena Friday, July 18th.  Expect heavier than usual traffic around the Arena between 7:00am-9:00am https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/151061/guest@my.umbc.edu/f13e089e6e914af6ed13fffeac38e018/api/pixel UMBC Police https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/police-announcements https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xsmall.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/original.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xxlarge.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xlarge.png?1699632093 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/large.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/medium.png?1699632093 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/small.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xsmall.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xxsmall.png?1699632093 Police Announcements 3 0 false Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:56:26 -0400 Graduations at the CEI Arena UMBC will host several High School Graduations at the CEI Arena.  Expect heavier than usual traffic around the Arena on the following dates/times:

May 28: 7:30 am - 9:00 am and 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
May 29: 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
May 30: 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
June 4:  7:30 am - 9:00 am, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
June 5:  7:30 am - 9:00 am and 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
June 9:  7:30 am - 9:00 am, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
June 11: 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
June 12: 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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Due to graduations, expect heavier than usual traffic around the CEI Arena on the following dates/times:

May 21: 8:30 am - 10:00 am and 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
May 22: 8:30 am - 10:00 am, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
May 23: 8:30 am - 10:00 am and 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
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Arena Wednesday, April 9th.  Expect heavier than usual traffic around the Arena between 5:30pm and 8:00pm. ]]> There will be an event at the CEI Arena Wednesday, April 9th.  Expect heavier than usual traffic around the Arena between 5:30pm and 8:00pm. https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/148825/guest@my.umbc.edu/f68d1dbc02171884b6a31df4fe5bb3bb/api/pixel UMBC Police https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/police-announcements https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xsmall.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/original.png?1699632093 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xxlarge.png?1699632093 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/404/d3fab336f88ae7db7ec92209f719979b/xlarge.png?1699632093 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The UMBC Police Department issues Crime Alerts to protect members of the University community, promote safety, and help reduce vulnerability in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act). 

Reported Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft

Location: Lot 23

Reported: March 28, 2025, 6:05 p.m. 

Occurred: March 25, 2025, 10:00 p.m. – March 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Incident Description: A black Hyundai Elantra was parked in Lot 23 at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25th and was found to be missing today at 6:00 p.m.

UMBC Police received two attempted motor vehicle theft reports involving Hyundais on Thursday, March 27th. The vehicles were found with a damaged door and steering column. 

If you have any information about these incidents, please call UMBC Police at 410-455-5555.


Safety Tips

Victims are not to blame. Perpetrators are responsible for criminal behavior. The following safety tips may reduce vulnerability:

  • Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Report suspicious activity to UMBC Police immediately.

  • Lock your vehicle and take valuables with you.

  • Park in well-lit, highly visible areas.

  • Use a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft device. 

  • While supplies last, the UMBC Police Department will provide a steering wheel lock upon request to individuals with a valid UMBC ID card.

Additional Resources

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