Estates: Latest news

Multi-way traffic lights will be in operation on Gibbet Hill Road, near the Varsity, between the Kirby Corner/Gibbet Hill Road roundabout and the Scarman Road/Gibbet Hill Road roundabout, to facilitate National Grid works.

The traffic lights will be in place from Tuesday 26 May to Friday 29 May. During this time, delays are expected, particularly at peak periods, and road users are advised to allow additional time for their journeys.

A full road closure of this section will then be in place over the weekend of Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May. Diversion routes will be in place and clearly signposted.

Please allow extra time for your journeys during these works.

For more information about the roadworks, please visit this traffic websiteLink opens in a new window.

Two Estates teams have been recognised at the 2026 AUDE Awards. The Interior Design, Furniture & Equipment (IDFE) team earned bronze for the AUDE Reaching Higher Award, thanks to its innovative Furniture and Equipment Donation Initiative.

The Estates Information and Systems (EIS) team took home silver for AUDE’s Estates/Facilities Team Award, having led on several digital transformation projects that have reshaped how the University manages space, assets, maintenance and campus navigation.

Multiway traffic lights will be in operation on Westwood Heath Road to facilitate National Grid works from Monday 11 May to Wednesday 8 July.

During this time, delays are expected, particularly at peak periods.

Please allow extra time for your journey during these works.

For more information about the road works, please visit this traffic websiteLink opens in a new window.

Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2

Stagecoach is introducing changes to bus services between the University of Warwick and Leamington Spa.

• U1 will operate a revised route and timetable, extending to Warwick Gates (Peabody Way / Randall Close) in both directions.
• A new U1A service will operate every 30 minutes between the University and Leamington Spa Hospital.
• Combined, U1 and U1A will run approximately every 15 minutes during weekday term time.
• U2 will be withdrawn and partly replaced by these changes.

Evenings and weekends: services will run every 30 minutes, with most daytime journeys extending to Warwick Gates.

Stagecoach have said these changes are being introduced to improve reliability, particularly during peak times.

For full timetables and further information, please visit:
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-09/04/2026-13:44:09:937Link opens in a new window

With the recent increase in fuel costs, we wanted to remind colleagues of the range of bus services available for travelling to and from campus.

Local services provide frequent and reliable links between the University and surrounding areas, including Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Several operators, such as National Express Coventry and Stagecoach, run direct routes connecting key locations including the city centre, rail stations and nearby towns.

Some key highlights include:

• Direct connections to Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
• Services stopping at the main University bus interchange
• A variety of ticket options, including contactless and mobile payment
• Discounted termly, monthly and annual passes

We understand that bus travel may not be suitable or accessible for everyone. However, for those able to use these services, it can offer a more cost‑effective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay‑as‑you‑go choices may better suit individual travel patterns.

Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website: https://warwick.ac.uk/about/campus-journey/mode-of-travel/buses/