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 will be built in 2026, subject to other highway works in and around Kenilworth. 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 involves the construction of a new crossing refuge and the widening of existing footways into shared footways/cycle tracks along A429 Coventry Road between Woodland Road and Canley Brook (linking into new facilities being provided by HS2). There has already been some cutting back of vegetation at the rear of the public highway to maximise the width of the path. Priority crossings for people walking, wheeling and cycling will be provided across Woodland Road and Laneham Place.
Latest scheme plan (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Consultation on the proposed footway conversion and road hump, October 2024
Consultation took place between October and December 2024 on a road hump on Woodland Road and conversion of 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.
You can view the details below.
- 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)
We are very grateful to everyone who gave their time to comment on the proposals. The feedback led to a number of changes to the design including removal of the proposed shared use cycle route and proposed crossing refuge between Woodland Road and Common Lane. This allows the scheme to focus on connecting the existing A429 cycle route from Coventry with the Kenilworth Greenway and Woodland Road. The southbound bus stop near the Greenway bridge will be relocated towards Redthorne Grove so that it is not adjacent to the shared use footway/ cycle track.
The scheme still includes a road hump at Woodland Road, crossing refuge near the Greenway access and shared use footway/ cycle track between the Greenway access and Canley Brook, along the north side of the Kenilworth Road.
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.