Old Road Campus Latest Updates
Last updated: 19th February 2026
progress and Look ahead
Plot B1
Current activities
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Internal - Fit out, partition walling, first fix M&E
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External – drainage, utilities connections
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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.
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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.
- The vegetation clearance has been undertaken in accordance with mitigation measures instructed by the ecology consultant to ensure minimal impact to wildlife and the environment.
Road closure between plot b1 and ndmrb
- The closure will be in operation from Saturday 7th February 2026 until further notice (estimated end June 2026)
- This is to facilitate the storage of materials and preparation for future ground works required for the completion of the B1 development. The closure area is indicated in red shaded area below.
- There will be no vehicle, pedestrian or cycle access through this area during the closure period.
- The closure and traffic diversions will be clearly signposted and vehicle access managed with Traffic Marshalls / Banks persons.
- The traffic management plan below provides more detail of vehicle routes and closure points.
Please note
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Access to Triangle Nursery is retained
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BOC deliveries to CHG and hazardous waste collections will be facilitated as required
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Access to NDMRB goods in via roller shutter / Nitrogen deliveries will be facilitated as required
Should you have any queries regarding access through this area during the closure please contact
Richard Walker, Morgan Sindall Site Manager: 07385 222910
Plot B2
Current activities
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Secant piling and associated concrete breaking continues.
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This activity is currently ahead of schedule with a revised completion date of early March
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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.
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We appreciate the disruption this activity may cause, the project team endeavour to minimise this wherever possible within project constraints.
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Please be aware of frequent large vehicle movements from the site linked to this activity.
Future activities
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Tower crane erection – Temporary path closure
This is scheduled for completion 17th -19th March 2026 (weather permitting)The path adjacent to the Triangle Nursery will be closed during this activityPlease use the alternative campus entrances/paths highlighted in yellow on the plan below during this period.
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.
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.
