UPDATE: Commencement Drive closed July 31 to August 6 Posted on July 29, 2013 at 3:18 pm. Commencement Drive will be closed to traffic for paving from Wednesday, July 31 until end of day Tuesday, August 6. Durham Region Transit and Go Transit buses will be dropping off and picking up passengers at the Tennis Centre during this period. All other vehicles may use the Founders Gate and Founders Drive entrances. Access to the Commencement parking lot will still be available. Should you have any questions, please contact Beth Smith, executive assistant, Facilities and Ancillary Services. SHARE: