Free of pot holes, spaces in the freshly paved and painted parking lots are now available for the taking.
Last Wednesday afternoon, parking lots A and B reopened. A week ahead of schedule, the opening of the lots frees up approximately 1,000 parking spaces.
The good news is that Richland doesn't have to apologize for its "Thunderdust" any longer. The bad news is that students will no longer have the luxury of the shuttle service.
While it can't be said that all parking problems will be alleviated, students shouldn't have to deal with overcrowding issues that they have had to deal with for the past month.
According to Eddie Hueston, director of facilities, the goal of the parking lot construction was to completely renovate the lots.
The $360,000 project was funded by Richland's Fund Balance.
During construction, students struggled more than usual to find an open parking space.
While severe parking issues are resolved for now, it is still advised that students arrive at least 15 minutes early for class.
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