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Old Road Campus Latest Updates

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Last updated: 27th January 2026

progress and Look ahead  

Plot B1 

Current activities 
  • Internal - Fit out, partition walling, first fix M&E 
  • External – drainage, utilities connections 
  • There is currently no access to ORC from Old Road via the woodland path due to preparatory works for pathway improvements. This area is indicated in red on the image below
    Please use alternative access points as shown in yellow.

 Image to show location of woodland path closure and alternative access from Old Road

  • Work to develop this route into a formal pathway with improved surface will commence in March 2026.
    The cleared area will be fenced off until the main works start.

Plot B2

Current activities 
  • Secant piling continues. 
    The current piling is focused in the areas shown in green below. This area is scheduled for completion on 2nd February.
    Focus will then move to the areas marked in orange, with completion schedule by end March
Secant piling locations.png
  • Mitigations are in place however this activity creates intermittent vibration and persistent loud noise. This continues to be monitored to ensure safe levels are maintained.
  • We appreciate the disruption this may cause, the project team endeavour to minimise this wherever possible within project constraints 
         Please be aware of frequent large vehicle movements from the site linked to this activity.

Future activities

  • Occasional closures of footpath to rear of BBH – Dates TBC but notice will be provided. Laing O'Rourke aim to avoid busy periods
  • Access gate (3) to be created on IDRM access road. Minimal anticipated impact to campus
  • Accessibility / lift access to be created at cabins by BBH. May require temporary footpath restriction. Laing O'Rourke aim to avoid busy periods for these works

Cycle parking - Triangle nursery

The cycle bays located as outlined in green below are allocated for staff and parents of Triangle nursery only. Your support with this is appreciated.
Image showing location of cycle bay opposite Triangle nursery, adjacent to Big Data Institute

nursery path

The path adjacent to the Triangle nursery remains restricted to pedestrians only throughout the duration of Plot B2 works. A fencing chicane system has been installed to encourage cyclists to dismount and push bikes along this pathway. 

Cyclists must dismount along this path for the safety of all path users. Thank you for your support with this. 

Access to the campus from the South is unaffected.Image to show location of path alongside Triangle nursery which is restricted to pedestrians only

 

 

Contact Us

The project team is happy to answer any queries you may have. You can reach us by emailing projects@medsci.ox.ac.uk.

REMINDER: Old Road Campus is a no smoking campus

Smoking or vaping are not permitted anywhere on site.

Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy and clean environment for everyone.