Directions to UW or high school commencements when coming from the east via State Route 520
- UW Commencement parking info
- High school commencement traffic map
TIP: Give yourself plenty of time to get to the commencement. Expect heavy traffic congestion from 4-6 pm. To avoid traffic congestion use the NE entrance of E1 from Mary Gates Memorial Drive.
A printable campus map (pdf file) is available.
Directions to E1 from the east via State Route 520
Coming from the East use State Route 520. Take the Montlake Boulevard exit. Continue north on Montlake Blvd. crossing the drawbridge. Drive past the Bank of America Arena and the Intramural Activities Center (IMA). Stay in the right-hand lane and continue north. When the road makes a "Y," bear right staying on Montlake Blvd. Take the next right onto Walla Walla Road. Straight ahead you will see the multi-lane northern entrance to E1 parking lot. When you enter the lot, Parking Services staff will collect the parking fee and direct you to a parking space.
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When the road makes a "Y", bear right staying on Montlake Blvd. to NE 45th Street. Drive east on NE 45th St. until you reach Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Turn right onto Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Take the first right onto Clark Road and proceed west to reach the NE entrance of the E1 parking lot. When you enter the lot, Parking Services staff will collect the parking fee and direct you to a parking space.
Directions to E12 from the east via State Route 520
From State Route 520, take the Montlake Boulevard exit. Continue north to Montlake Blvd. crossing the drawbridge. Stay in the right-hand lane. To access the E12 parking lot close to the stadium, turn right at the NE Pacific St. intersection; you will enter south of the stadium. Upon entry, Parking Services staff will collect the parking fee and direct you to a parking space.
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Disability parking directions to E11 from the east via State Route 520 |
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