Solar Canopy Parking Information
Ohio Wesleyan University continues to build its bold, bright future with the most ambitious solar energy initiative in Ohio higher education!
From September through mid-February, crews will add solar carport canopies in six OWU parking lots. Temporary lot closures are necessary to allow workers to move large equipment safely while they install 15-foot carport pillars, pour concrete to secure them, and add the canopy arms and solar panels needed to generate green energy. For your safety, never enter a construction zone. (All dates are weather-dependent).
Schimmel/Conrades Science Center Parking Lot
The lot will be closed starting Oct. 13. The ADA spaces on the northwest corner of the lot will remain open throughout the construction. Alternate parking locations include the Phillips Hall, Selby Stadium, Edwards Gymnasium, and Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center lots.
Bradford Milligan Hall Parking Lot
The lot will be closed starting on the evening of Oct. 17. The ADA spaces on the north side of the lot will be maintained throughout the construction. Alternate parking locations include The 1842 and Jay Martin Soccer Complex lots, as well as temporary off-campus parking at the Delaware Shopping Center.
Smith Hall Parking Lot
New dates coming! Minimal lot closure on the evening of Oct. 9 (watch for the tall orange cones); canopy installation from Oct. 12 to Jan. 7, 2027. Limited parking will be available during installation. Alternate parking locations will include The 1842 and Jay Martin Soccer Complex lots, as well as temporary off-campus parking at the Delaware Shopping Center.
Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center Parking Lot
Section 1 closure beginning Oct. 6 for storage and staging (watch for the tall orange cones); canopy installation in both sections beginning Oct. 28. Limited parking may be available during the installation; alternate parking locations include the Selby lot.
Jay Martin Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Minimal lot closure on the evening of Nov. 13 (watch for the tall orange cones); canopy installation from Nov. 16 to Feb. 16, 2027. Work to begin after completion of the regular fall soccer season. Limited parking will be available during installation; alternate parking locations include the Selby and Meek lots.
Selby Stadium Parking Lot
Minimal lot closure on the evening of Dec. 8 (watch for the tall orange cones); canopy installation from Dec. 9 to Feb. 5, 2027. Work to begin after completion of the final fall games at the stadium. Limited parking will be available during installation; alternate parking locations include the Meek lot.