Ramp closure at Roger Stevens

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Last updated on 19 December 2024

Building Number(s): 0053
Building Name(s): Roger Stevens Building
Date: 6th January 2025 7:00 AM to 21st February 2024 11:30 PM

Is this work scheduled or planned? Yes
Type of work: Maintenance –
Type of disruption: Path closure –
Specific rooms/roads/paths/car park spaces affected:

The ramp at the Roger Stevens building.

Additional information:

To ensure scaffold can be erected and work can be conducted safely, the Roger Stevens ramp will be closed from 6 January 2025 – 21 February 2025.

Maintenance work is required to the north elevations of Roger Stevens, as part of ongoing concrete repair work across campus.

Signage will be in place to direct pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians can use alternative routes through Roger Stevens for lift access or walkway towards EC Stoner. Cyclists will be encouraged to dismount and use the walkway and stairs to the side of EC Stoner (Green) or take the route via Finsbury Road underneath EC Stoner (Amber) if the bike they use cannot be carried up stairs.

Furthermore, the main entrance doors at the top of the ramp (level 7) will always remain open.
The duration that the scaffold is located on the ramp may be extended due to adverse weather preventing maintenance work taking place.

Pedestrians and cyclists will not be able to use the ramp but can use alternatives routes highlighted below to access Roger Stevens and other areas of campus.

The duration that the scaffold is located on the ramp may be extended due to adverse weather preventing maintenance work taking place.

Please be aware that no work will not take place during the exam period*.

For more information, contact George Drake, Building Technical Officer at
Mobile: 07789 430273 Email: g.drake@leeds.ac.uk

Urgent concrete repairs at EC Stoner

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Last updated on 18 December 2024

Is this work scheduled or planned? Yes
Type of work: Maintenance –
Type of disruption: Restricted access to building/room/space, Noise, dust and/or vibration –
Specific rooms/roads/paths/car park spaces affected:

Access around the perimeter of the building and entry/exit at various entrances may be restricted due to overhead working.

Additional information:

Alternative routes, entry/exit doors may need to be sought to avoid areas closed off for safety reasons, this may be a changing picture as the contractors manoeuvre around the perimeter of the building. Continuation of wheelchair access is paramount and with regard to the teaching rooms in the building, alternative spaces are being sought as it is likely Entrance 3 North is likely to be closed for around 2 weeks. Routes will remain accessible in the event of emergency.

Building Number(s): 0071
Building Name(s): EC Stoner
Date: 16th December 2024 12:00 AM to 31st January 2025 11:30 PM

For more information, contact George Drake at
Mobile: 07789430273 Email: G.Drake@leeds.ac.uk

Cheney Lab project at Roger Stevens

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Last updated on 16 December 2024

Is this work scheduled or planned? Yes
Type of work: Maintenance –
Type of disruption: Other – Some access disruption while site compound is set up

Additional information:

Neighbour liaison meetings will be held during the contract period to manage disruption.
• If any changes to key dates are identified, this notice will be updated and re-distributed.
• When further disruptions are known, this notice will be updated and re-distributed.

Building Number(s): 0053
Building Name(s): Roger Stevens Building, Levels 5 & 6
Date: 4th November 2024 12:00 AM to 28th April 2025 11:30 PM

For more information, contact Adrian Smith at
tel: 07917 520 547 and email: a.smith1@leeds.ac.uk

roger stevens building from a panoramic view with the sun setting in the background

Maintaining and preserving the Roger Stevens Building

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Last updated on 4 December 2024

Essential maintenance is underway to repair, maintain and preserve the exterior of the Roger Stevens Building.

The work, which will continue into the start of 2025, is focused around conserving the architecture of the Grade II* listed building.

The building remains open and is safe to be used while work is ongoing.

Necessary repairs

Estates are working alongside engineering and construction firm Mountain Earth to conduct hammer testing and repairs to areas of concrete on the building’s exterior.

Hammer testing, which is used to identify areas of concrete in need of repair, is noisy by nature; however, steps are being taken to minimise disruption.

Estates has worked with the timetabling team to move classes most likely to be impacted by the work out of the building, reducing the impact on staff and students.

Where possible, Mountain Earth is using elevating work platforms rather than erecting scaffolding when carrying out repairs to keep noise levels to a minimum.

Preserving an iconic building

Estates has worked closely with Leeds City Council’s Conservation Officer to make sure the building is properly preserved.

The building will be coated in a colour closer to what was originally used when it first opened – a process that will be repeated for other listed concrete buildings on campus.

We apologise for any disruption caused.