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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 .
Lynchgate car park: Lift unavailable on 7 April
Due to essential works on the electrical distribution panel, the lift in the Lynchgate car park will be out of service on the 7 April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.
Kirby Corner Car Park: Lift and EV Units unavailable on 21 March
Due to essential works on the electrical distribution panel, the lift and EV units in the Kirby Corner car park will be out of service on the 21 March 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.