Segregated cycleways

A new cycleway is due to be constructed along Humber Road as part of plans to help improve connectivity between Coventry City Centre and Tollbar Island. We want to make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle, while also helping to keep traffic on main roads rather than using residential streets.

The work will start week beginning 20 October 2025 and this section will run from the ASDA roundabout to Binley Road, along Humber Road, helping to create a safer and more convenient route for cyclists and pedestrians. This page will be regularly updated as the work starts, including what is happening when, and any traffic management required.

28 November update

Work is progressing well at both locations – Sunbeam Roundabout and now alongside the allotments.  Alongside the allotments in particular, you will have noticed plenty of shrub clearance and earthworks as the new segregated cycleway takes shape. 

This week we have also been undertaking trial holes near ASDA roundabout, to locate critical utilities.  We have closed the pavement to do these trial holes, but this will be in place only for a limited period of time.  Please bear with us and we will re-open the pavement as soon as we can.

We have been monitoring the traffic closely and there is now much less congestion overall compared to the traffic experienced at the start of our work, which is positive.  We will continue to monitor on a daily basis and make any adjustments where and when necessary.

14 November update

The team is aware of the traffic being caused as a result of the temporary traffic lights on Humber Road, particularly at peak times.  Please be assured that we review the traffic management requirements on a daily basis and only install it when necessary and we are always looking at options to tweak and improve where possible.  We have qualified staff on site daily to control traffic manually to alleviate traffic as much as possible. 

07 November update

Work at Sunbeam roundabout has moved into the next sub-phase.  Activities so far have included widening the existing cycleway where possible and re-locating lamp columns.

Work has also started between Wheler Road (north junction) and the railway bridge, digging alongside the footway to install the cycleway.  We are installing temporary traffic lights when the work requires, but we are avoiding having these lights on during busier, peak times as much as possible.

24 October update

Work has started as planned.

Vegetation clearance has been taking place between ASDA roundabout and the railway bridge just beyond the allotments.  This is expected to be complete next week.

Meanwhile work has started at Sunbeam roundabout, with the first activities involving widening the existing cycleway and re-locating signage.

The first phases of work will take place between the ASDA Roundabout and the Terry Road Roundabout and will continue until mid-2026. However, to minimise disruption, the work will be broken down into shorter sections. In some cases, two or three sections may be underway at the same time, but these will be carefully planned to minimise delays.

We now have a design for the Humber Road section between the ASDA roundabout on London Road and Binley Road, where it will link to the Binley cycleway.

These are shown on the plan and include:

• a new cycleway to run from the ASDA roundabout, alongside Abbey Park, to the London Road Allotments. This will be separated from pedestrians and vehicles, with a new realigned pavement and resurfaced paths
• two new signal-controlled crossings and improved pedestrian crossings at both Wheler Road junctions, including the installation of refuge islands. The existing uncontrolled crossing at Sunbeam Way roundabout will be signalised
• using of the existing cycleway between the railway bridge and Anglian Way, with minor pruning of trees to improve visibility and safety. Tactile paving will be upgraded.
• a shared cycleway between Anglian Way and Humber Avenue created by widening the pavement. A section of double yellow lines will be removed, and where cars park on it this will be re-marked as car parking bays. The cycleway will cross to the opposite side of the road before Humber Avenue at the improved Bolingbroke Road traffic lights
• a fully segregated cycleway between Humber Avenue and the Binley Road roundabout, passing through Humber Road Open Space. Trees will be pruned, benefiting pedestrians and cyclists, as needed, but will remain in place.

We will also:

• Install a new zebra crossing between Hollis Road and Hugh Road, near the post office
• Upgrade traffic lights from halogen to modern LED systems along the whole route
• Create raised and coloured surfaces at side road junctions, which will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists
• Reduce the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph between Sunbeam Way and ASDA roundabout, subject to the approval of a Traffic Regulation Order
• Add double yellow lines at both Wheler Road junctions to improve safety and access for larger vehicles and reduce double yellow lines near Bolingbroke Road, both of which will be subject to the approval of a separate Traffic Regulation Order

We will need to remove two trees, which are marked on the plan. We will also need to cut back the hedgerow next to the allotments as well as trim back a section just off ASDA island. We will replant with native hedgerow plants where needed. We will also plant two trees for every one we have to remove.

You can see the Humber Road cycleway consultation report and responses to your feedback.

Electricity work 

Matrix Networks about some electricity upgrade works that will start on Monday 3 November between the Binley Road roundabout through to Stonehouse Lane via Humber Road, Asda Roundabout, and London Road. The work is expected to be completed by Friday 19th December 2025 and will require some traffic management.

Obviously, this coincides with work being carried out to construct the Humber Road section of Willenhall Cycleway, and we are working closely with Matrix to ensure the works coordinate and that disruption is kept to a minimum.

Find out more about the Matrix Network work

Road Safety Audits

All cycle schemes are subject to three detailed safety audits. There are three stages: one at the start of the design process, one that is carried out during construction, and a final audit on completion of the work.  Safety audits are an essential part of cycle schemes as they help to ensure that our plans are reviewed independently.   

An independent team carries out the safety reviews. These are now available to view.