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.
No Hot Water to Campus East
Due to an issue with essential infrastructure works last night, there is currently no hot water supply to Campus East. We are currently working on a solution and anticipate that this will be resolved by 4pm today, Friday 31 July. The swimming pools at York Sport Village will be closed until hot water is restored.
Open Day car park closures
Our undergraduate Open Days are on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September and will require some car park closures:
- Car Park 6.1 (Campus South), pay and display/permit will be closed from Thursday 10 September at 6pm to Monday 14 September at 8am. Please do not park your vehicle in this car park during those times and ensure your vehicle is moved out of this car park by Thursday 10 September at 6pm.
- Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central) will be closed on Saturday 12 September at 8am until Sunday 13 September at 5pm. Please do not park your vehicle in this car park during those times and ensure your vehicle is moved out of this car park by Saturday 12 September at 8am.
Estates and Mailroom will have access to continue their operations over these dates, which will be clearly signed and communicated with these teams in advance.
If you have any questions please do contact us at openday@york.ac.uk.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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.
Changes to parking in Car Park G (Biology)
From Monday 27 July part of Car Park G (Biology) will be closed for around four weeks for the installation of a new container unit. This will be positioned over the bays to the north west of the car park resulting in the permanent closure of six bays.
Temporary parking bay closures
From Monday 27 July, line painters will be on campus to repaint road and parking bay markings. As a result, a small number of parking spaces will be temporarily out of use while the work takes place, including the accessible bays in Car Park F (Biology), the lay-by on Campus East, and a section of Derwent Courtyard.
The work is expected to take three to four days. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Lift restriction - Vanbrugh Nucleus
Between 16 July and 17 August 2026, the lift in Vanbrugh Nucleus will be out of service between the first and second floors to allow for maintenance works in the area. It will continue to work between the ground and first floors during this time.
Scheduled Power Outages
Due to essential infrastructure upgrade works, there will be no power between 8am and 10am on Tuesday 28 July in the following buildings: Information Centre; Nisa supermarket, Security Centre, Music Research Centre, Market Square properties and the Drama Barn. During this time there will also be no wired or wireless internet available in Sir Jack Lyons and Sally Baldwin blocks A, B, C and D.
On Thursday 30 July there will be an additional power outage between 8am and 4pm to Sir Jack Lyons and Sally Baldwin blocks A, B, C and D. Anyone intending to work in or visit these areas is advised to make alternative arrangements.
Car Park Closure and Excavation Works - Vanbrugh
The car park between Grimston House and Vanbrugh Nucleus will be closed for essential electrical infrastructure upgrade works between Monday 27 and Friday 31 July. There will be some noise disruption during these excavations. Other car parks in the vicinity will remain open. Please ensure no vehicles are parked in this car park ahead of the works beginning on Monday morning.
Car Park Closure - Providence House
The car park at Providence House will be closed from the close of play on 28 July until autumn 2026 due to the refurbishment of the building. Please ensure that no vehicles are left in this car park after 5pm on Tuesday 28 July. Alternative parking facilities in the area will remain open.
Installation of new chiller in Ron Cooke Hub
In the first two weeks of August 2026, a new chiller will be installed in the Ron Cooke Hub. A crane will be on site on Saturday 1 August so please avoid the area if possible. Office users will be provided with comfort cooling during this period, and IT systems are unaffected.
Lift replacements in Raymond Burton Library and Psychology
Over the summer we will be replacing some lifts which are approaching the end of their lives.
Between 8 June and mid July 2026, the main lift in the Raymond Burton Library will be out of service for essential replacement works. There will be:
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No lift access to Floors 1 and 2 of the Raymond Burton, the Burton Reading Room, Microform Room and upper floors, and no lift access to the Borthwick searchroom.
How to get support
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For the Borthwick Institute: If you have a booked appointment (Mon - Thu, 9:30AM - 4:30PM) and need help accessing these floors, email borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk ahead of time to arrange assistance.
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For Burton Reference Collections: A retrieval service will be available while the lift is unavailable.
Between 6 July and 14 August 2026, the lift in Psychology C will be out of service. Alternative access is via the lift in Psychology E.
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.
District heating extensions works
Due to changes on the district heating system, some trenches will be dug and subsequent works carried out across Campus West. Contractors will be working on site between 8am and 5pm and there will be some noise disruption during the excavation phases. Diversions and level access routes will be maintained.
- Innovation Centre – 18 May – 18 August
- Alcuin K, L and N – 10 June – 18 August (excavations between 10 June – 7 August).
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