New Nuneaton highway scheme receives council approval
A new, developer-funded, highways scheme for Nuneaton has received endorsement from Warwickshire County Council. This project will see significant improvements to the junction of Eastboro Way and Crowhill Road ahead of the development of 360 new homes in the area. Both Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet and Full Council this month approved the addition of £4,409,900 […]
Work set to begin on new cycle route in Leamington Spa
Construction of a new cycle route on the Kenilworth Road in Leamington Spa is due to start on Monday 23rd January. The scheme will involve construction of a new cycle track alongside the east side of Kenilworth Road between Binswood Avenue and Northumberland Road and a new signed cycle route along Beauchamp Road and Binswood […]
Preliminary work to start on major road project in Leamington
Preliminary work required for a major upgrade to the Fords Foundry and Queensway roundabouts, as well as the section of Europa Way linking the two, is to begin in the coming weeks and months. The preliminary work includes ground investigations on the embankment adjacent to the Mcdonalds restaurant and exploratory works to identify utility services along the western […]
Over three tonnes of carbon saved during Warwickshire County Council’s Cycle September 2022
Cyclists across Warwickshire have saved over 3,000kg of carbon this September when they got on their bikes and chose active travel for work and leisure. Warwickshire County Council recently joined the Love to Ride family of partner organisations, giving residents, businesses and community groups access to the best rewards and resources that encourage cycling for […]
Warwickshire’s County Council’s highways team gets set for winter
Warwickshire County Council’s highways team is ready for winter weather, according to the council. At the end of each winter, the County’s gritting teams – which treat Warwickshire’s most used roads and the main routes into villages – start to prepare for the following winter. Preparation includes: reviewing performance data and learning from it, buying […]
Warwickshire County Council launches Great Big Green Week to encourage active travel
Warwickshire County Council is supporting residents to embrace active travel as part of its Great Big Green Week, aimed at improving the environment in the region. Extensive research has shown that a large proportion of the UKs carbon emissions come from car journeys and that close to 60% of these car journeys are under 5 […]
Warwickshire County Council produces new guidance for developers and designers delivering highway network improvements
Warwickshire County Council has produced new guidance for developers and designers delivering highways improvements across the county. The guidance has been created to make the process of delivering new and improved highway infrastructure more efficient and encourages the delivery of the highest quality developments in the county. The ‘Warwickshire Design Guide’, published by Warwickshire County […]
Hatton and West Warwick soon to get a bespoke new public transport link
Residents in Hatton and West Warwick will soon get a new on-demand public transport service. The new service – IndieGo PLUS – is provided by expert provider Liftango who are working with Warwickshire County Council to offer the County’s first truly demand responsive transport offering. IndieGo PLUS will offer residents in Hatton and the West […]
Improvement work to Leamington Spa Station is right on track
Work starts this month on a near £2m redevelopment of Leamington Spa station forecourt, which is due to be ready in time to welcome thousands of Commonwealth Games visitors in July. The renewal and refurbishment of the station entrance and pedestrian underpass will promote active travel and sustainable transport options, making it easier for train […]
Warwickshire roads will be gritted as normal this winter, says council
Warwickshire County Council is reassuring residents that highways across the county will continue to be gritted this winter. With the winter gritting period poised to begin over the coming weeks, Warwickshire County Council is reassuring residents that, despite media claims to the contrary, its gritting fleet is unaffected by the ongoing shortage of Heavy Goods […]
