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Parts of Museum Road, one of the busiest streets on the University of Florida campus, will close May 10 for construction expected to last close to two years, according to UF documents.
Drivers will have to find alternate routes to cut through campus or travel and park for work and class. Bus route adjustments are up to the City of Gainesville s Regional Transit System, which has been notified by UF. And sidewalks will remain open for pedestrian and cyclist use, according to Steve Orlando, university spokesman.
The road closures and construction are part of a multi-year project to upgrade water, steam and electrical lines on campus, he said.