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.
Car Park Closures: Campus South and Central Car Park
Our undergraduate summer Open Days are on Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 of June and will require some car park closures:
- Car Park 6.1 (Campus South) will be closed from Thursday 18 June at 6pm to Monday 22 June at 8am. Please do not park your vehicle in this car park during these times and ensure your vehicle is moved out of this car park by Thursday 18 June at 6pm.
- Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central) will be closed on Saturday 20 June at 8am until Sunday 21 June at 5pm. Please do not park your vehicle in this car park during these times and ensure your vehicle is moved out of this car park by Saturday 20 June 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. The U3 Service will also run uninterrupted. If you have any questions, please contact the Open Day team at openday@york.ac.uk.
Loss of mains cold water overnight on Campus West
As part of our continuing works around Market Square we need to switch from the existing cold mains water supply to a new supply. The changeover is expected to take 6 hours and will be completed overnight on Monday 22 June 2026, which has been identified as the time with the least impact on University activities.
Supplies around Market Square, Vanbrugh, James, Central Hall, Physics and the Sports Centre will be affected.
Power outages in Vanbrugh accommodation
Due to essential electrical works, there will be some short term power outages at the following times:
- 4 June 2026 between 11am and 1pm - Vanbrugh Barron Scott block A.
- 11 June 2026 between 11am and 1pm - Vanbrugh Barron Scott block F.
- 18 June 2026 between 11am and 1pm - Vanbrugh Barron Scott block D.
- 25 June 2026 between 11am and 1pm - Vanbrugh Barron Scott block E.
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 – 19 June (excavations between 19 May – 28 May)
- Bio Centre – 26 May – 26 June (excavations between 29 May – 9 June)
- IT Centre – 26 May – 26 June (excavations between 29 May – 9 June)
- Alcuin A and B – 9 June – 30 June (excavations between 9 June – 23 June)
- Alcuin East Wing – 9 June – 30 June (excavations between 9 June – 23 June)
- Alcuin K, L and N – 10 June – 24 July (excavations between 10 June – 30 June).
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