Estates: Latest news
Electric vehicle charging update
The tender for an EV parking solution has been awarded to both replace and install additional units to Zest, who will operate the charging units on competitive market rates. Zest is currently onsite implementing the rollout of charging units. Local signage will be posted on the units to indicate the dates when replacement works will begin. Current works in progress are:
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New units |
Completed |
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New units & replacing existing infrastructure |
Completed |
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New units & replacing existing infrastructure |
Completed |
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New units & replacing existing infrastructure |
Completed |
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New units & replacing existing infrastructure |
Completed |
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Radcliffe Conference Centre car park |
New units |
Coming soon in early 2025 |
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Car Park 8a |
New units |
Coming soon in early 2025 |
Other location dates are to be confirmed.
Temporary restricted access to Library Road & IMC Concourse
From 7am Tuesday 17th September, access to Library Road, IMC Concourse and the surrounding areas will be restricted for up to 6 hours due to the placement of a MEWP for equipment removal from the external IMC bridge. Delivery vehicles and blue badge holders will still be able to access the area by coordinating with the contractor onsite.

Closures and partial closures of car parks: Tuesday 17th September - Sunday 22nd September
To support the arrival of students moving onto campus, the following car parks and residential car parks will be closed or partially closed (excluding blue badge holders):
- (ground floor and 50% of outdoor section): Tues 17th - Sun 22nd
- Lakeside, Sherbourne & Heronbank: Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd
- : Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd
- : Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd
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- Claycroft yard: Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd
- Cryfield accommodation yard: Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd
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- Arden House: Thurs 19th - Sun 22nd
We would encourage general users to park in , and staff or visitors to park in the during this period, as the surrounding areas and roads may get busy.
2 way traffic lights on Kirby Corner road: Friday 6th September - Tuesday 10th September
Between Friday 6th September - Tuesday 10th September, 2 way traffic lights will be in place to support works for National Grid. For further information please visit
Update: 07/08/2024 - Changes to Lord Bhattacharyya Way from 1st August 2024
There will be changes to Lord Bhattacharyya Way from August. For approximately the first 3 weeks, traffic management measures will be in effect. Following this period, Lord Bhattacharyya Way will become a one-way road. Traffic will enter from the roundabout closest to the Community Safety Hub and exit onto University Road near the 糖心TV Arts Centre.
Staff may find out further information about the changes on campus over the summer by visiting hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.
