University of Mississippi sidewalk closure on Gertrude Ford Boulevard
Oxford
Summary
UM's accountancy building project wants to close roughly 900 feet of sidewalk on Gertrude Ford until the end of 2028 — with no sidewalk on the other side of the street. Aldermen pushed back and want a pedestrian detour plan before agreeing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The university's construction contractor.
Pedestrians and game-day foot traffic along Gertrude Ford.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Aldermen - Aug 18, 2026
Ole Miss will close the west-side sidewalk for about two years, sending pedestrians to the bike lane behind water-filled barriers. The board pushed for a permanent sidewalk to be built during construction.
Board of Aldermen - Aug 4, 2026
UM's accountancy building project wants to close roughly 900 feet of sidewalk on Gertrude Ford until the end of 2028 — with no sidewalk on the other side of the street. Aldermen pushed back and want a pedestrian detour plan before agreeing.
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