Estates: Latest news

Whether you walk, cycle, or drive, we want everyone to stay safe on campus. Visit our new Travel SafetyLink opens in a new window webpage for a quick refresher on key road safety principles and practical advice. Together, we can help keep our campus safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone.

From Wednesday 29 October - Friday 31 October 2025, the A429 Kenilworth Road will be closed daily between 9am and 6pm to allow for the removal of the temporary vehicle restraint system, ahead of the final surfacing of the cycle and footways at a later date.

A fully signposted diversion route will be in place. Access for residents, cyclists, and pedestrians will be maintained throughout the works.

For further information, please visit https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-road-closure-a429-kenilworth-road-kenilworth-5/Link opens in a new window

For updates on bus services during the closure, please visit:

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

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

HS2 has announced details for upcoming overnight closures of the A46 to support the final safety, central reservation and utility works.

• 8pm to 6am Friday 26 September - the closure of two lanes northbound between Thickthorn and Stoneleigh.
• 8pm to 6am Saturday 27 September, the closure of the southbound slip onto the A46 at the Stoneleigh junction and the closure of two lanes between Festival Island and Thickthorn
• Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 18 and on Sunday 19 October 8pm to 6am, a full closure of the A46 between Festival Island and Thickthorn Island.
• 8pm to 6am Monday 20 October, the closure of the southbound slip at Stoneleigh and two lanes south between Stoneleigh and Thickthorn.

To support the arrival of students moving onto campus, the following car parks and residential car parks will be closed or partially closed in September 2025 (excluding blue badge holders):

• Kirby Corner car park: Link opens in a new window(ground floor and 50% of outdoor section): Tues 23rd - Sun 28th
• Lakeside, Sherbourne & Heronbank: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Milking ParlourLink opens in a new window: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Coach ParkLink opens in a new window: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Car Park 8aLink opens in a new window: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Claycroft yard: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Cryfield accommodation yard: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Car Park 6Link opens in a new window: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
• Arden House: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th

We would encourage general users to park in Car Park 15Link opens in a new window adjacent to the Professor Lord Bhattacharyya building,Link opens in a new window and staff or visitors to park in the Lynchgate car parkLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window during this period, as the surrounding areas and roads may get busy.

Fleet, service and delivery vehicles will be required to follow instructions provided by operatives on the ground to ensure there is minimal disruption to the process whilst allowing the vehicle drivers to continue with their duties. This may include parking locations or temporary one-way systems in place.

Routes 41 and 42, introduced as part of a two-year pilot, will stop operating from Friday 26 September 2025 due to low usage. To minimise disruption, the University has worked with National Express to introduce additional early morning journeys on existing routes, covering areas previously served by 41 and 42 and providing connections to campus.

Full details of the new and updated services are available [HERELink opens in a new window].