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HS2 A46 overnight road and lane closures: September and October 2025
HS2 has announced details for upcoming overnight closures of the A46 to support the final safety, central reservation and utility works.
- 8pm to 6am Friday 26 September - the closure of two lanes northbound between Thickthorn and Stoneleigh.
- 8pm to 6am Saturday 27 September, the closure of the southbound slip onto the A46 at the Stoneleigh junction and the closure of two lanes between Festival Island and Thickthorn
- Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 18 and on Sunday 19 October 8pm to 6am, a full closure of the A46 between Festival Island and Thickthorn Island.
- 8pm to 6am Monday 20 October, the closure of the southbound slip at Stoneleigh and two lanes south between Stoneleigh and Thickthorn.
Closures and partial closures of car parks: Tuesday 23rd September - Sunday 28th 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 2025 (excluding blue badge holders):
- (ground floor and 50% of outdoor section): Tues 23rd - Sun 28th
- Lakeside, Sherbourne & Heronbank: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
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- Claycroft yard: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
- Cryfield accommodation yard: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
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- Arden House: Thurs 25th - Sun 28th
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 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.
Important Update: Changes to Early Morning Bus Services
Routes 41 and 42, introduced as part of a two-year pilot, will stop operating from Friday 26 September 2025 due to low usage. To minimise disruption, the University has worked with National Express to introduce additional early morning journeys on existing routes, covering areas previously served by 41 and 42 and providing connections to campus.
Full details of the new and updated services are available [HERELink opens in a new window].
Partial closure of Cryfield Village car park: Week commencing 11th August
From the week commencing 11th August, there will be a partial closure of bays in the for approximately 1 week to carry out weed removal. To minimise disruption, the work will take place in the early mornings and throughout the week in sections. Bays will be reopened as soon as treatment is completed.
Tocil Wood Bridge - Works taking place W/C 28th of July for one week
Scheduled maintenance works are taking place on the Tocil Bridge from Campus to Gibbet Hill W/C 28th of July for one week.
The bridge will remain open during the works with a partial closure on either side as the works progresses, please follow the directional guidance and if you are cycling please slow down and be prepared to stop on approach to the area.
