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  <title><![CDATA[Campus Traffic Advisory: NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships ]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<div><div><div><p>Members of the Georgia Tech community should prepare for increased traffic congestion and limited parking availability on West Campus during two periods in March as Georgia Tech hosts the<strong> </strong><a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/2026-ncaa-division-i-womens-swimming-diving-championships/"><strong>NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships</strong></a> at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC).&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Championship events will take place throughout the day on the following dates:&nbsp;</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Wednesday, March 18 – Saturday, March 21.</strong>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><strong>Wednesday, March 25 – Saturday, March 28.</strong>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><p>This large-scale event will bring a significant influx of student-athletes, coaches, and spectators to campus, resulting in increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout these weeks.&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><strong>Areas of Expected Congestion</strong>&nbsp;</h4></div><div><p>Peak congestion is expected around the CRC and nearby parking areas. Be sure to make a plan, allow extra travel time, and consider alternative routes or transportation options when possible. Additionally, the intersection of 10th Street and Hemphill Avenue will be closed during this time for critical pipe repair beginning Monday, March 13, and will further complicate campus traffic.&nbsp;</p></div><div><h4><strong>Parking and Transportation Information</strong>&nbsp;</h4></div><div><p>Parking demand will be higher than usual during these dates.&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) has communicated directly with affected permit holders about increased traffic volume, alternative parking options, and potential delays.&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><strong>Congestion and relocation advisories</strong> have been sent to permit holders in the following parking areas:&nbsp;</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>W02:</strong> Student Center Deck.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><strong>W06: </strong>Tech Parkway Street Spaces.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><strong>W10: </strong>CRC Deck.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><strong>W22: </strong>Dalney Deck.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><p>Additional event-specific updates and transportation information are available on the <a href="https://www.pts.gatech.edu/2026/03/11/2026-ncaa-swim-dive-championships-parking-info/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PTS website</a>.&nbsp;</p></div></div></div>]]></body>
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