Coundon Park cycleway
We are extending the Coundon cycleway to create better connections to Coundon Park, new developments at Keresley, and local schools. This will make it easier and safer for people to cycle and walk.
This page will be regularly updated as the work starts, including what is happening when, and any traffic management required. The scheme plans are also available to view.
2 June
Road resurfacing on the approach to the crossing points is now complete.
The pavement/cycletrack construction has also been undertaken on Brownshill Green Road and Long Lane to link into the rest of the work on Coundon Wedge Drive.
The Coundon Wedge Drive section has been resurfaced and the road marked.
Crossings are awaiting the delivery of signal poles to open.
19 May
Surfacing on the car park extension is complete, and is open and being used. This will be closed temporarily for road markings to be installed. Date TBC.
Buffer zone installed on Coundon wedge drive. Splitter islands on Brownshill Green Road installed. Resurfacing works to be completed this week.
12 May
Surfacing to the new car park area on the Waste Lane car park will take place on Thursday 15 May. It will be surfaced and then open for use, with bays will being lined next week. There may be some disruption while we carry out the surfacing, but there will be staff on hand.
2 May
Work is progressing well on Coundon Wedge Drive and Brownshill Green Road.
The site clearance works are being completed with lighting columns relocated, kerbs and guard railing removed.
Over the bank holiday weekend, there will be a member of staff on site to monitor the three-way lights on the roundabout.
22 April
Work on the car park extension has been undertaken. The only remaining surfacing is due to be undertaken in the middle of May.
Work has also started on Brownshill Green Road / Coundon Wedge Drive / Long Lane. A road closure on Brownshill Green Road is to be in place until 19 May.
While the Half Marathon is on, we will be maintaining access to the Garden Centre and other properties along Brownshill Green Road and Waste Lane. Access will be from Long Lane / Coundon Wedge Drive roundabout.
14 April
We are now getting ready to start work to create a segregated cycleway and are setting up site offices, welfare and site compound on the car park off Tamworth Road.
Preparation work is also taking place on the two crossing points on Long Lane and Brownshill Green Road for a period of up to seven weeks. Three-way lights and lane closures will take place to allow the works to safely commence. The traffic management contractor will be on site during the works to manually operate the lights should they need to.
Work is due to start on the extension of the existing car park adjacent to Waste Lane. Starting with trial holes and ground investigation works.
The scheme consists of three stages, these include:
- Phase 1A
Car Park Extension at Waste Lane
Coundon Wedge Drive/Northbrook Road to Brownshill Green Road Roundabout
- Phase 1B
Brownshill Green Road reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph and toucan light controlled crossing works
- Phase 1C
Long Lane reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph and toucan light controlled crossing works
- Phase 1D
Tamworth Road Crossing reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph and toucan light controlled crossing works
- Phase 2A
Tamworth Road Car Park to Memorial Garden works
- Phase 2B
Memorial Garden works
- Phases 3A and 3B
Tamworth Road Car Park to Waste Lane Car Park works
The extension to Coundon cycleway will not go through Coundon Wedge. We are currently looking at alternative routes and will write to nearby residents and set up another drop in session when we have new design options ready for discussion.
In the meantime, we will continue with phase one of the work, linking Tamworth Road to the existing cycle lane on Coundon Wedge Drive including crossing points on Tamworth Road and Brownshill Green Lane. There will be no work on Northbrook Road.
Coundon cycleway was the first segregated cycleway to be built in Coventry and the extension aims to extend the route and connect into the new housing development in Keresley. As part of the work there will also be a number of new crossings created which will make it easier and safer for pedestrians as well as cyclists. The route through Coundon park will also make it easier for people with mobility issues to enjoy areas of the park that are currently inaccessible.
The sections of the cycleway which, are on the road will be fully segregated from the traffic and will be lined so it can be used in both directions. The sections not on the road will also be lined for use in both directions and will be fully segregated from pedestrian paths.
There will be one very short section in the park that will be shared use – for pedestrians and cyclists. Northbrook Road, which is only used by farm vehicles, will be improved with lighting but will not have any segregation.
As part of our work, we will install Toucan light-controlled crossings, for use by pedestrians and cyclists, on Tamworth Road, Long Lane, and Brownshill Green Road. We will also reduce the speed limit on Long Lane and Brownshill Green Road from 40mph to 30mph.
As well as the cycleway, which is funded by Active Travel England, we will also add:
- new lighting in the park and woodland area. This lighting will be sensitive to the ecology
- CCTV at the Waste Lane and Tamworth Road car parks
- extra bins along the route
- trees and planting – a minimum of 25 new trees planted across the route
- new benches along the route from Waste Lane to Long Lane
We will need to remove five trees along Tamworth Road and Long Lane to help with visibility to the new crossing points and existing junction but will replace these with additional trees. One other tree was removed last month as it had fallen in the recent storm, an additional tree will also be removed as it was damaged by the fallen tree.
There will also need to be some work at the Peace Garden in the park, and we have planned this section with construction methods that will minimise noise and disruption. We are working closely with the charity that looks after the Peace Garden on the details.
The work will be carried out in phases. The first work will be the removal of one or two trees and some hedgerows on Tamworth Road just after the junction with Long Lane on the opposite side of the road to the Royal Court Hotel. One other tree was removed last month as it had fallen in the recent storm. An additional tree will also be removed as it was damaged by the fallen tree.
The work is expected to start on Monday 17 February. We will then start to construct the cycleway at the car park near to Waste Lane moving towards the Long Lane/Tamworth Road junction. We expect all work to be complete by Autumn 2025.
For more information, please contact Ian Lewis Tel – 024 7697 6908 email – coundonparkcyclescheme@coventry.gov.uk.
Your questions answered
Are any trees being removed?
Yes, there will be trees being removed. We will keep this to a minimum and seek to retain as many of them as possible. We will be seeking to plant a minimum of 25 trees as part of the scheme.
Is the footway/cycleway going to be lit?
Yes, it will be lit using ecology-friendly lighting
How long will the work take?
Phase 1 for Coundon Park to Northbrook Road is likely to take 5 months to complete, and Phase 2 Northbrook Road to Hollyfast Road (which will continue after Phase 1) is likely to also take five months.
Will the works damage the park area?
There may be minor damage during construction, however, our contractor is under an obligation to make good on the completion of the works.
How will the project impact the use of the park?
It will make the park more accessible for people with mobility issues. CCTV and lighting will also increase security in the park, reducing antisocial behaviour.
What type of construction is going to be used?
The construction will be mainly a tarmac surface, and a buff resin-bound surface through the woodland area creating a smooth hard surface.
Will any damage to the park be made good?
Yes our contractor is under an obligation to make good any damage before the contract sign-off
Do these works take into account other users of the park such as the football clubs, memorial park, and peace garden?
Yes, early engagement has been undertaken to discuss the works and potential issues that may arise from the scheme. All of which are happy with the proposals and will only have a positive impact on the park.
Is there going to be additional or reduced parking spaces?
Following completion, there will be an increased amount of vehicular and cycle parking in the Waste Lane car park, future-proofed for electric car charging points.
Will it give access to electric scooters/e-bikes?
Currently, e-bikes and scooters are not allowed on the paths.
What material will the route be made of?
The majority of the cycle track will be tarmac. Through the woodland area, a resin-bound material will be used instead
Will there be additional bins? Will they be for dog waste? Will these be regularly emptied?
Yes, additional bins will be installed and included in the maintenance plan.
Who is responsible for clearing the path if covered in leaves?
Coventry City Council is responsible for this.
Where is the funding coming from?
The funding is coming from Active Travel England from the Active Travel Fund 4 package.
How will we stop motorbikes getting onto the route?
CCTV is being installed which will act as a deterrent for antisocial behaviour. Additionally, bollards are being installed to limit access to larger vehicles.
Will the route connect to Coundon Court School/ Coundon Cycle Superhighway?
Yes, the route will link the new development on Tamworth Road to Coundon Court School and join the Coundon Cycle Superhighway.
Will the speed of the roads be reduced?
Yes, Long Lane, a section of Tamworth Road, a section of Coundon Wedge Drive, and a section of Brownshill Green Road will be reduced to 30mph.
Are there any other cycle routes the cycleway connects to?
Coundon Cycle Superhighway. There are also aspirational routes that will link Keresley, Allesley Eastern Green, and the City Centre
Will the route be gritted in frosty conditions?
The route will be added to the highway maintenance schedule.
Will there be wayward signage with distances? I.e Coundon Court School 2.5miles, Football pitches 750m
Yes, there will be routes and distances for users of the route so they can determine if the routes and distances are suitable.