Old Road Campus Latest Updates
Last updated: 23rd July 2025
progress and Look ahead
The Topping Out ceremony for Plot B1(Global Health Building) was held on 17th July to commemorate the completion of the highest part of the building. You can read more about this event on the University Estates website New Global Health Building reaches its highest point | Estates Services
On Plot B1 internal and facade works are now commencing.
Plot B2 initial enabling is now complete and main contract works have commenced.
b1 crane removal 26th & 27th july
Sparky the crane will be leaving the campus for pastures new on the weekend of 26th – 27th July (weather conditions permitting). This will entail some campus road closures during this period on the route between the B1 plot and Roosevelt drive as shown in the diagram below.
The green arrows indicate the route of the crane and collection vehicles and this operation will be fully supported by a traffic management and marshalling team.
Please note that parking will be suspended outside of the Triangle nursery from 18:00 Friday 25th July. Working hours for the crane removal will be between 08:00 – 18:00 on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July.
Any queries during the crane removal please contact David Shepherd of Morgan Sindall: David.Shepherd@morgansindall.com / 07973731354
Campus impact
In all development activities, efforts are made to minimise the impact on the campus environment and its day-to-day operations. However, certain disruptions may be inevitable during large-scale projects due to their complexity and scope.
Potentially disruptive activities are scheduled to take place before 11am and after 3pm during normal working hours, Monday to Friday.
Plot B2 site clearance and enabling works will entail the intermittent use of plant machinery. This is not anticipated to cause significant noise or disruption. Any weekend or out-of-hours works are detailed below.
Road Closures & Detours
Crane removal 26th and 27th July
Temporary closures on Campus as detailed above for the crane removal.
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.