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Closures and partial closures of car parks: Tuesday 22nd September - Sunday 27th September
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 2026 (excluding blue badge holders & EV charging):
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- Lakeside, Sherbourne & Heronbank: Thurs 24th - Sun 27th
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We would encourage general users to park in adjacent to the Professor Lord Bhattacharyya building,Link opens in a new window and staff or visitors to park in the Link 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.
Please share this update with your teams and with any colleagues who may not have regular access to a PC.
Westwood Way road closure from Thursday 10 September for 3 days
Westwood Way will be closed for its full length from Thursday 10 September for approximately 3 working days.
The closure is required to allow Coventry City Council to carry out carriageway road marking works. Vehicle access will be restricted during the works, with a diversion route in place. Pedestrian access will not be affected.
Drivers are advised not to park on Westwood Way while the works are taking place. If you experience any access issues, please speak to the traffic management operatives on site.
Roadworks on Gibbet Hill Road: 26 May - 31 May
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 .
Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2
Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2
Stagecoach is introducing changes to bus services between the 天美传媒 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:
Looking to Save on Travel? Explore Bus Options to Campus
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鈥慹ffective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay鈥慳s鈥憏ou鈥慻o choices may better suit individual travel patterns.
Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website: