Estates: Latest news

From Monday 16th September - Friday 25th October, Kenilworth Road between the Gibbet Hill Road roundabout and Crackley Lane junction will be closed to support the installation of a new overbridge. Further information can be found online at https://one.network/?GB139527569Link opens in a new window. The works will be scheduled in 3 phases:

Phase one: Monday 16 September – Friday 27 September

• Stop-go boards will be operated as required during off-peak hours between 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday only.
• Inspections and surveys of drainage and utilities and carrying out verge maintenance.

Phase two: Monday 30 September – Friday 25 October

• A 24/7 full road closure will be in place for four weeks.
• Undertaking the relocation of multiple sets of utilities to the new road alignment and completing earthworks to build the embankments.
• Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout.

Phase three: Early 2025

• In early 2025, an additional full road closure will be in place to complete the permanent road realignment, including construction of the highway itself, highway drainage, road surfacing, curbing installation of traffic signs and street furniture.

On Monday 8th July, Leighfield Road will be closed for approximately 15 minutes around 10:30am to safely support the procession for Flame of FriendshipLink opens in a new window. During this period there will be no access to the Cryfield Village car park. Alternative access to other locations may be available through Scarman Road.

On Monday 8th July, the bottom end of the Cryfield Village car park will be closed to support local school arrivals for Flame of FriendshipLink opens in a new window. Alternative parking can be found in the remainder of the Cryfield Village car park.

From 1st August 2024, the cycle shelter between Physics & Physical Sciences (CC65Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window) will be removed. Alternative cycle shelters can be located outside the Physics main entrance (CC64)Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

For further information about our cycling facilities, please visit the Your Campus JourneyLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window website.

Staff may find out further information about the changes on campus over the summer by visiting hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Car Parks 9 and 10 will be permanently closed from the summer season. General users may use Kirby Corner car park and Car Park 15 as alternative parking options. For details on accessible parking, visit our accessible parking information pagesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Closure dates:

• Car Park 9:Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window From 15th July 2024
• Car Park 10Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window: From 1st August 2024

Staff may find out further information about the changes on campus over the summer by visiting hereLink opens in a new window.

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