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Campus disruption notices

We work hard to minimise disruption when expanding and renewing our campus. However, some works may require us to close areas or divert footpaths so they can be carried out 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 to help you plan your journey to, from and around campus.

Remediation of the old IT Building and Student Admin site

The University is planning to remediate the above site, by removing the concrete foundations and creating a green space. 

Starting week commencing 26/10/26, the entrance to Central Car Park will be changed and both access and egress to the car park will be managed via the access opposite the Spring Lane Building.  This allows us to create a dedicated vehicular site entrance for the duration of the project.

A small reduction in parking spaces will also happen at this time, although no accessible bays will be lost and access to the lift at the library bridge will be maintained.

The first task of this project is to break up and demolish the existing concrete slab. The University realises that this will be a noisy operation and has therefore scheduled it to start in the forthcoming consolidation week, w/c 02/11/26 although some preparation work will begin the week prior to this.

Work after this, estimated to be in the region of a further 3 to 4 weeks, is also expected to be disruptive with significant movement of wagons, materials and machines.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and would ask colleagues who use this car park to exercise caution when using the shared access route and to be aware of increased contractor traffic along Harewood Way.

Works to Vanbrugh Walkway

Between October 2026 and January 2027 we will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the covered walkway between Vanbrugh Nucleus and Central Hall. We aim to keep disruption to a minimum and there will be signed diversions in place.

Localised power outages

As part of our rolling five year programme of statutory fixed wiring inspections and tests, we will be undertaking works to the electrical systems in the following areas:

  • Church Lane, 17 September to 15 October
  • TFTI, 19 October to 19 November
  • Music Research Centre, 23 November to 26 November
  • Sir Jack Lyons hall, 30 November to 8 December

Full, brief power outages will occur before 9am for around 15 minutes, with localised outages to lighting and fixed equipment during the day.  

Closure of Providence House car park

From 28 July 2026 to autumn 2026 the car park outside Providence House will be closed for the refurbishment of the building. Other car parks in the surrounding area remain open as usual.

Closure of parking bays in Campus North Car Park

From 1 June to autumn 2026, approximately 12 parking bays and part of the adjacent pathway will be unavailable in Campus North car park due to works to improve the Library entrance.  There will be a level access diversion around this compound.

Closure of Library entrance

Between June and October 2026 the main entrance to the Library will be closed as the entrance and foyer is upgraded. Signed diversions will be in place and there will be some noise disruption as we carry out these works.

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