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.

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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Between 7pm – 12am, Saturday 13^th May, all vehicle traffic within Central Campus will be required to exit through the Scarman Roundabout to support the Eurovision Song Contest live final show being shown at the Piazza.

Limited access to Health Centre Road will be provided for essential requirements only, please talk to a member of staff who will be able to offer guidance.

From 7am, Tuesday 9th May - 7pm, Friday 12th May, temporary traffic lights will be on Gibbet Hill Road between the Gibbet Hill Campus & Kenilworth Road roundabout to support essential works from National Grid. For further information please visit https://one.network/?GB134056437