Kenilworth Active Travel projects, A429 Coventry Road Crackley
Background
We are developing new connections to the existing cycle route on the A429 Coventry Road in Crackley, Kenilworth to help people cycle safely for everyday journeys in and around the local area.
The proposed scheme is part of our programme of new cycle routes to enable more people to cycle for short local journeys, helping to tackle congestion, improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and support physical activity.
It is anticipated that the scheme could be built in 2025. The new route will help improve connections between Kenilworth and Coventry, as well as links to the Kenilworth Greenway and University of Warwick.
Scheme description
There is currently a missing link between the existing cycle route on the A429 Coventry Road and the Kenilworth Greenway (National Cycle Network Route 52).
The proposed scheme will largely involve the widening of existing footways into shared footways/ cycle tracks along A429 Coventry Road between Common Lane and Canley Brook (linking into new facilities being provided by HS2). There may be some cutting back of vegetation at the rear of the public highway to maximise the width of the path.
New crossing refuges are also proposed as part of the scheme, and a priority crossing/ road hump on Woodland Road.
Proposed footway conversion and road hump, October 2024
Warwickshire County Council proposes, pursuant to Sections 65 and 66 of the Highways Act 1980, to convert parts of existing footways on the A429 Coventry Road / Kenilworth Road, Woodland Road and Common Lane, Crackley, Kenilworth into shared use footways/cycle tracks for use by pedestrians and cyclists.
Warwickshire County Council also proposes to construct a road hump on Woodland Road at the junction with the A429 Coventry Road, Crackley, Kenilworth pursuant to Section 90A of the Highways Act 1980.
Full details, including contact information for enquiries and representations are below. Comments and/or objections on the proposed sections of shared use footway must be sent so as to be received by 4 November 2024 and comments and/or objections on the road hump must be sent so as to be received by 11 November 2024.
- Consultation plan – 9.2-A429-065-00 sheet 1 of 2 (PDF, 929 KB)
- Consultation plan – 9.2-A429-065-00 sheet 2 of 2 (PDF, 726 KB)
- Footway conversion – public notice (PDF, 114 KB)
- Footway conversion - statement of reasons (PDF, 139 KB)
- Road hump - public notice (PDF, 98 KB)
Other projects
The Kenilworth Active Travel connections are part of a wider programme to improve and extend the networks of walking, wheeling and cycling routes in and around Warwickshire’s towns. The aim is to create a safe and attractive environment for walking, wheeling and cycling, so that they become the natural choices for shorter journeys and outdoor recreation in Warwickshire. Detailed proposals and scheme priorities are set out in the Warwickshire Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.
Making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for short local journeys will also help to tackle congestion, improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and support an increase in physical activity.
For more information about Kenilworth Active Travel connections and other walking, wheeling and cycling projects, please contact activetravel@warwickshire.gov.uk.