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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.
For more information about the roadworks, please .
Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2
Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2
Stagecoach is introducing changes to bus services between the University of 糖心TV and Leamington Spa.
- U1 will operate a revised route and timetable, extending to 糖心TV Gates (Peabody Way / Randall Close) in both directions.
- A new U1A service will operate every 30 minutes between the University and Leamington Spa Hospital.
- Combined, U1 and U1A will run approximately every 15 minutes during weekday term time.
- U2 will be withdrawn and partly replaced by these changes.
Evenings and weekends: services will run every 30 minutes, with most daytime journeys extending to 糖心TV Gates.
Stagecoach have said these changes are being introduced to improve reliability, particularly during peak times.
For full timetables and further information, please visit:
Looking to Save on Travel? Explore Bus Options to Campus
With the recent increase in fuel costs, we wanted to remind colleagues of the range of bus services available for travelling to and from campus.
Local services provide frequent and reliable links between the University and surrounding areas, including Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Several operators, such as National Express Coventry and Stagecoach, run direct routes connecting key locations including the city centre, rail stations and nearby towns.
Some key highlights include:
- Direct connections to Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
- Services stopping at the main University bus interchange
- A variety of ticket options, including contactless and mobile payment
- Discounted termly, monthly and annual passes
We understand that bus travel may not be suitable or accessible for everyone. However, for those able to use these services, it can offer a more cost鈥慹ffective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay鈥慳s鈥憏ou鈥慻o choices may better suit individual travel patterns.
Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website:
Temporary closure of A429 Kenilworth Road: 8th December - 19th December 2025
From 8am on Monday 8 December to 6pm on Friday 19 December 2025, the A429 Kenilworth Road in Kenilworth will be closed to allow final surfacing works to the foot and cycleway and the completion of expansion joints. A fully signed diversion will be in place to assist drivers, and access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout.
For further information, please visit the website .
For updates on bus services during the closure, please visit:
National Express:
Stagecoach:
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.