U of U CAMPUS ALERT: CAMPUS ADVISORY (11/5/2026 10:45 a.m.) – Rail Jam Impacts to Campus

Work to convert the Student Union lawn into an urban snow park for Rail Jam will continue through Saturday, Nov. 7 and may cause some temporary inconvenience to students, faculty and staff in the area. The university has coordinated with companies and vendors to perform work during times when fewer classes are scheduled near this location.

The campus community is advised that large trucks and forklifts will be moving around the Student Union, Lot 29 and Merrill Engineering (Lot 39) throughout the week until the event begins on Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 pm. Sidewalks and access routes may be temporarily closed for safety during movement.

From 11 am to 2 pm on Friday, Nov. 6, large ice blocks will be shaved to create the snow for the Rail Jam venue. Noise from this activity may be disruptive to nearby occupants.

Beginning at 3 pm on Friday, Nov. 6, temporary fencing will enclose the Rail Jam venue and a security sweep will be conducted. Some sidewalks and access points will be closed until the event concludes. Signage will direct pedestrians to alternate routes.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX at oeo@utah.edu or 801-581-8365.

Rail Jam attendees should be aware that the U’s clear bag policy will be enforced at this event.