Washington Road closed due to police activity

By Office of Communications on Oct. 26, 2014, 4:53 p.m.

Due to police activity, Washington Road is closed between Prospect Avenue and Faculty Road. Please avoid the area until further notice.

Because of severe storms that moved through the area Monday, Aug. 16, Faculty Road between Washington Road and Harrison Street remains closed, and is expected to be closed throughout the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 17. Faculty, staff and students that typically arrive on campus via Faculty Road and Washington Road should plan alternate routes due to downed tree limbs and power lines. Alexander Road is open, and Washington Road is accessible via Nassau Street.

3:48 A.M. AUG. 28 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to a tornado warning that has since expired, closed or flooded roads and restored power. Because of severe weather from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University is closed except for critical and essential staff beginning at midnight Sunday morning, Aug. 28, and lasting through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.

Campus residents displaced by storms being sheltered in Frist .

Public Safety is assisting residents of the Butler Apartments who were affected by the severe thunderstorms that moved through the area shortly before 5 p.m. Aug. 16 by establishing a shelter in the Frist Multipurpose Room. Cots and toiletries are available, and Dining Services is making food and beverages available to Butler residents who were not allowed to return to their homes.

10:57 A.M. AUG. 28 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to road closures and the restoration of elevator service. Because of severe weather from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University is closed except for critical and essential staff beginning through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.

7:44 A.M. AUG. 28 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to a tornado watch that has ended, a re-opened road and extended Sunday dining hours. Because of severe weather from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University is closed except for critical and essential staff beginning through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.

1:22 A.M. AUG. 28 UPDATE - University closed for non-essential staff during Hurricane Irene .

This update to previous announcements about Princeton's campus safety during Hurricane Irene contains new information related to a tornado watch in effect, closed or flooded roads, power outages and a request to keep windows closed. Because of severe weather expected from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University will be closed except for critical and essential staff beginning at midnight Sunday morning, Aug. 28, and lasting through at least 2 p.m. Sunday. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.