We try really hard to minimise the level of disruption that may occur when expanding and renewing our campus, but sometimes, for example, we have to close specific areas or divert footpaths to carry out necessary work safely, and as quickly as possible.
See planned disruptive works on this page, or check our Estates Service Status page for unplanned disruptions or those that affect movement in the short term.
Keep up to date with current works so you can better plan your journey to, from and around campus.
2026 Post Offer Visit Days, parking may be affected on these dates
- Saturday 7 February
- Wednesday 18 February
- Wednesday 25 February
- Saturday 7 March
- Saturday 21 March
- Saturday 18 April
- Saturday 25 April
- Wednesday 29 April
On Wednesdays, parking is provided off campus at Grimston Bar park and ride, with blue badge parking in Campus South Car Park. Whilst we try to limit the amount of people parking on campus on those days, there may inevitably be some who do.
On Saturdays, we will be parking on campus in lieu of Grimston Bar park and ride.
If you have any questions please do contact us on visitdays@york.ac.uk.
Walkway repairs - Vanbrugh bowl section from Biology A to Vanbrugh
Between 2 February to 10 April, walkway refurbishment and repairs with possible local diversions via top of Vanbrugh bowl and Music research centre for a limited period.
Berrick Saul refurbishment works and bike store closure
Refurbishment works at Berrick Saul will take place from 2 February to 5 June. During this time, its card-controlled bike store will be closed. Please use the nearest alternative bike store. A contractor compound will also be installed in Central Car Park, reducing parking by four spaces for the duration of the works.
Northern Gas Networks - Campus West
Northern Gas Network is carrying out works on Campus West from Tuesday 20 January. The area affected will be around the Sports Centre and Psychology. The work is to carry out investigations and survey work. Noise will be kept to a minimum.
Vanbrugh Solar Panel Installation
- Mid-September 2025 to March 2026
As part of the University's sustainability efforts, we are installing solar panels on the roofs of Donald Barron Court A block, and Barbara Scott E and F blocks, Vanbrugh College. Scaffolding will be in place for the duration of the works. All work will be carried out with a focus on minimal disruption, however there will be some noise throughout the installation.
Kimberlow Lane closure
Kimberlow Lane, the road running between Campus East Bus Interchange and York Sport Village, is temporarily closed to allow for essential repair works to be carried out. Buses U1 and U2 will continue to run to the Sport Village via a diversion along Hull Road. Access to the following will remain in place:
- Constantine/Langwith service road
- ISA building
- The Energy Centre
- Kimberlow Lane car park
We are currently working towards a completion date of Autumn 2026. Find out more about the Kimberlow Lane closure.
Repairs to the Covered Walkway
The covered walkway between Vanbrugh dining area and the nearby bridges will be closed in sections to allow for repairs, with signed diversions in place. We expect the work to be completed by the start of February 2026.