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Old Road Campus Latest Updates

In this section

Last updated: 13th August 2026

progress and Look ahead  

Plot B1 

The construction of the building is now completed and final exterior and interior activities are underway.

Recent completed activities 

  • Removal of Morgan Sindall cabins adjacent to Boundary Brook House was successfully completed Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of August.
  • Road closure between Plot B1 and NDMRB has now been lifted and this route is now accessible. Thank you for your patience during the closure period. 
  • The area highlighted in red below is now opened as a formal pathway. We hope you enjoy using this new access from Old Road onto the campus.

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

Current activities

  • Final ground works and interior fixtures continue
  • Furniture deliveries with associated increase of large vehicle movements
* Please be mindful of large vehicle movements during these activities *

plot b2

Current activities 

  • Main structural framework build continues
  • Current activities are expected to result in minimal noise and vibration. Mitigations and monitoring remain in place
*Please be aware of frequent large vehicle movements to and from the site*

partial closure of boulevard between richard doll building and centre for human genetics w/c 24th august

  • The paving on the boulevard between the Richard Doll Building (RDB) and the Centre for Human Genetics will be undergoing repair and replacement works for approximately two weeks from Monday 24 August
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works via a clearly designated route provided by the contractor. Cyclists will need to push their bikes through the area.
  • The boulevard will be closed to all vehicle traffic, including cars, vans, and delivery vehicles. There will also be no access to the Blue Badge parking spaces. The affected area is highlighted in red on the image below.

 Image to show area of closed Boulevard between Richard Doll Building and Centre for Human Genetics

  • RDB entrances will remain accessible throughout. However, we ask all staff and visitors to take extra care when moving through or near the work area.
  • We appreciate your patience while these essential improvements are completed.

Cycle parking - Triangle nursery

  • The cycle bays located as outlined in green below are allocated for staff and parents/carers 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.

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.