From Monday 26 August until Sunday 22 September there will be significant road closures and changes to the bus services on campus. This is due to the replacement of an electricity cable to University House, ground works for the new Photovoltaic Solar Farm connections and two major sports events.

27 Aug – 1 Sept: Underpass closed

Bus rerouting

• All services will operate to/from the Chaplaincy only, except the 41 & 42 (Lancaster to Garstang, Preston & Blackpool) which will operate via the A6 (in both directions).
• Buses will NOT go around South Drive or South West Campus - Management School, InfoLab 21, Furness College, Lonsdale College, Cartmel College and Graduate College bus stops will NOT be in use.

2 Sept – 12 Sept: Underpass closed, Alex Park Drive & Green Lane closed at top (adjacent to South Drive)

For a detailed timeline of road and footpath closures, please read the Work starts on campus for new PV Solar Farm electrical connections news article.

Bus rerouting

• All services will operate to/from the Chaplaincy only, except the 41 & 42 (Lancaster to Garstang, Preston & Blackpool) which will operate via the A6 (in both directions).
• Buses will NOT go around South Drive or South West Campus and so Management School, InfoLab 21, Furness College, Lonsdale College, Cartmel College and Graduate College bus stops will NOT be in use.

Vehicle access

• Both the entrance and exit junctions from Alexandra Park Drive to the Perimeter Road will simultaneously close to all vehicles. There will be no vehicle access from the Perimeter Road into Alexandra Park or Alexandra Park to the Perimeter Road. Access to Alexandra Park only will be maintained from Hazelrigg Lane. There will be no vehicle access to the main campus from Hazelrigg Lane. Vehicle users should use the main entrance to campus during the work. Traffic lights and signage will be in place during the work.

Pedestrian and cycle access

• Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use a temporary path between main campus and Alexandra Park and follow a signposted route.

13 September: Underpass reopens

13 Sept – 22 Sept: Alex Park Drive & Green Lane closed at top (adjacent to South Drive)

For a detailed timeline of road and footpath closures, please read the Work starts on campus for new PV Solar Farm electrical connections news article.

Bus rerouting

• All services will serve the Underpass only, except the 41 & 42 (Lancaster to Garstang, Preston & Blackpool) which will operate via the A6 (in both directions).
• Southbound bus passengers going to Garstang, Preston will need to catch the bus from the University Main entrance (A6) stop.
• Buses will NOT go around South Drive or South West Campus therefore Management School, InfoLab 21, Furness College, Lonsdale College, Cartmel College and Graduate College bus stops will NOT be in use.

Vehicle access

• Both the entrance and exit junctions from Alexandra Park Drive to the Perimeter Road will simultaneously close to all vehicles. There will be no vehicle access from the Perimeter Road into Alexandra Park or Alexandra Park to the Perimeter Road. Access to Alexandra Park only will be maintained from Hazelrigg Lane. There will be no vehicle access to the main campus from Hazelrigg Lane. Vehicle users should use the main entrance to campus during the work. Traffic lights and signage will be in place during the work.

Pedestrian and cycle access

• Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use a temporary path between main campus and Alexandra Park and follow a signposted route.

More information on bus services is available on the Lancaster Bus Users website.