Residents and road users are being advised that a major highway improvement scheme at the B4429 Ashlawn Road / Barby Road / Onley Lane junction in Dunchurch is due to begin on or shortly after 16th...
Residents and road users are being advised that a major highway improvement scheme at the B4429 Ashlawn Road / Barby Road / Onley Lane junction in Dunchurch is due to begin on or shortly after 16th November 2026.
The scheme will transform the existing junction with the introduction of traffic signals and new Toucan crossings, helping to improve safety and traffic flow for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
The improvements are being delivered to fulfil planning conditions associated with a nearby housing development and will help mitigate increased traffic demand in the area.
Works will include:
- Installation of traffic signals at the Ashlawn Road / Barby Road / Onley Lane junction.
- Construction of new Toucan crossings on the Ashlawn Road and Barby Road approaches.
- Carriageway widening on Ashlawn Road to create additional traffic lanes.
- Junction resurfacing works.
- Footway widening and accessibility improvements.
- Drainage improvements.
- New traffic signs and road markings.
- Vegetation clearance and kerbing works.
- Installation of upgraded street lighting.
The works will be carried out by Montel Civil Engineering Ltd and are expected to be completed by summer 2027, subject to weather conditions and any unforeseen circumstances encountered during construction.
Councillor Stephen Shaw, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning at Warwickshire County Council, said:
“This scheme represents a significant investment in Dunchurch's transport infrastructure and will help ensure the road network can accommodate future growth while improving safety and accessibility for all road users. While we recognise there will be some temporary disruption during construction, these improvements will deliver long-term benefits for residents, businesses, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike."
Traffic Management Arrangements
To allow the works to be completed safely, a series of traffic management measures will be introduced, including:
A road closure on Barby Road (north-west junction arm up to 300 metres from the junction).
A subsequent road closure on Onley Lane (south-east junction arm up to 200 metres from the junction) in early 2027.
A small number of additional one or two-day closures if required to safely complete specific elements of the works.
Temporary traffic signals at the junction for much of the construction period, which will be manually controlled during weekday peak periods between 7.30am and 9.30am, and 3.30pm and 6pm, to help minimise disruption.
Warwickshire County Council is working closely with its contractor to keep delays to a minimum and will provide updates throughout the programme.
Further Information
Residents and road users can find live traffic and roadworks information via one.network.
Project updates are available on the Warwickshire County Council website: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/major-transport-construction-projects/section-278-s278-programmes/6
Anyone with questions about the works can contact the Section 278 Team at: s278teamenquiries@warwickshire.gov.uk
Or call Warwickshire County Council's Customer Service Centre on 01926 412515.