Balfour Beatty VINCI are working, in partnership with HS2 and National Highways, to construct the A46 box structure which will carry the new HS2 line under the A46 near Kenilworth. To support this, the A46 Kenilworth Bypass will be closed for up to 3 weeks. The closure period will be:

From 8pm on Friday 11 April until 6am Thursday 1 May 2025

A clearly signed diversion route will be in place over this period with advance signage in place to help remind motorists of the closure.

We would encourage everyone to follow the diversion route, plan ahead and importantly leave more time for journeys. For information on the diversions, please visit https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Notice-of-HS2-works-A46-April-19-day-road-closure.pdfLink opens in a new window.

For up-to-the-minute travel information and help planning your journey, please see below:

For more information and project updates relating to the works please visit: hs2.org.uk/A46-box-structure

From Monday 03/03/2025, there will be a partial closure on Lord Bhattacharyya Way. Access to the WMG concourse will be maintained, however there will be a temporary diversion to Library Road from the Academic Loop Road until Wednesday 26^th March 2025.

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The University of Warwick is currently delivering The Connect Programme, an unprecedented £700m investment in campus facilities. As part of the first phase, STEM Connect, construction enabling works are currently underway.

As part of these works, some temporary changes have been made to the way our community navigates our Campus. These are set out in more detail below

Lord Bhattacharyya Way adjacent to Energy Innovation Centre: 03/02/25 - 24/02/25

• 2-way traffic lights will be in operation on Lord Bhattacharyya Way between the Energy Innovation Centre & Library Road junction with a single lane closure.
• The pathway closest to Engineering & Energy Innovation Centre will be closed.

Library Road outside Engineering: 20/02/25 - 07/03/25

• 2-way traffic lights will be in operation on Library Road with a single lane closure.
• The pathway closest to will be closed.
• Partial closure of 1 accessible bay by Engineering. Blue badge holders will need to speak to the site operatives for access to the remaining 4 bays.
• Delivery vehicles will need to speak to the site operatives for access to the delivery bay.

Rear of Ramphal & Chemistry: 10/02/25 - 03/03/25

• Nightworks; closed to all deliveries & staff access between 6pm - 6am, all vehicles must be removed from the area by 6pm daily.

Alternative Routes:

• All affected areas will have clearly signposted detours and alternative routes in place.

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From Monday 24th February - Saturday 22nd March 2025, the A429 Kenilworth Road will be closed between the Gibbet Hill Road roundabout and the Crackley Lane junction due to HS2 construction work. Access for properties, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained.

For information about alterations to the bus services during the closure please go to:

National Express: https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/services-timetables/11-coventry-leamington-spaLink opens in a new window

Stagecoach: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetablesLink opens in a new window

If you have a question about HS2 or their works, please contact the HS2 helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.ukLink opens in a new window.

The University supported Coventry City Council’s proposal to amend speed limits on adjacent and adjoining roads, including revoking the existing 40mph speed limit on Stoneleigh Road and Gibbet Hill Road.

This change has now been implemented, meaning both roads have reverted to a 30mph national speed limit. Reducing the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph is expected to lower traffic speeds, which will, in turn, help reduce traffic noise and improve conditions for residents, cyclists, and pedestrians. 

The speed limit on campus is set at 20mph to prioritise the safety of all road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists. A lower speed limit can reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions, creating a safer environment for students, staff, and visitors.