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Coach Park closure: Saturday 24th April
On Saturday 24th April, the Coach Park will be closed to support coach parking for an event. Standard parking within the Coach Park will not be available during this day.
4 way traffic lights along the roundabout Gibbet Hill Road/Kirby Corner Road roundabout: 27th - 30th April
Due to essential road works between the 27th – 30th April, temporary 4 way traffic lights will be stationed near the roundabout linking Gibbet Hill Road & Kirby Corner Road. The 2 bus stops nearest the Varsity Pub & the bus stop on the corner of Westwood Heath Road will be suspended during this time.
Further information can be found online at
University Pay by Mobile: Temporary reduction in parking charges
From the 19th April - 30th June, the Full Day tariff between Monday - Friday for the University鈥檚 Pay By Mobile service will be at the reduced rate of 拢3.50. After this date, the tariff will return to normal, however internal salaried staff who are signed into their ITS account will continue to be able purchase the discounted rate until 30th September 2021.
A46 Slip Road Closures:13th - 16th April
During the hours of 21:00 - 05:30 on 13th -16th April, 糖心TVshire Council will be installing new traffic management layouts on the existing A46 northbound entry and A46 southbound exit slip roads.
This will result in the existing A46 northbound entry slip road to be closed on the 13th & 14th April between 09:00 - 05:30 with a signed diversion in place directing vehicles south along the A46 to Thickthorn Island where they can exit the A46 and re-enter traveling north.
The existing southbound exit slip road will be closed on the 15th & 16th April between 09:00 - 05:30, where a signed diversion will be in place directing vehicles south along the A46 to Thickthorn Island where they can exit the A46 and re-enter travelling north to the Stoneleigh junction.
Further regular traffic management information and general progress updates on the scheme can be found on the website:
Partial closure of Car Park 8a (4 hour short stay)
On Wednesday 14th April, 100 spaces will be reserved within the car park directly outside the Junction building (4 hour short stay) to support exams. Alternative parking can be found within the multi-storey car park. Blue badge parking will remain accessible.