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Temporary traffic management at the Gibbet Hill Road - Westwood Heath Road roundabout: Monday 10 to Friday 21 August
From Monday 10 August - Friday 21 August, temporary multi-way traffic signals will be in place near the Westwood Heath Road - Gibbet Hill Road roundabout while National Grid completes essential cable works. The westbound exit from the roundabout onto Westwood Heath Road will also be closed.
Please allow extra time for your journey and take care when travelling through the area.
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Parking system issue
We have identified an issue that briefly affected the campus parking system following the May Bank Holiday. We would like to reassure you that this is currently being addressed by our parking supplier, APCOA.
Due to a system error, some staff who parked on campus on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 May may have been charged the general tariff rather than the staff tariff. Any identified overpayments will be refunded to your original payment method within 3 to 5 working days.
Traffic lights on Westwood Heath Road: 11 May - 8 July
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.
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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.
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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.