Coundon Park cycleway

Welcome to the Coundon Park cycleway project page. 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 new extension will be built from Hollyfast Road (where it joins Norman Place Road) through Coundon Wedge, along Northbrook Road and Long Lane, and through Coundon Hall Park to Tamworth Road. An additional section will go through Coundon Hall Park and link to Waste Lane to connect to Keresley Grange and Bablake schools. In the future, we also plan to extend this along Coundon Wedge Drive to link to Holyhead Road and towards Eastern Green through Allesley Park. The route is shown on the plan included in this Street News.

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.

Coundon map

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.