Tag: A47

An "End of Route" sign commonly found at the end of formal cycle routes; a blue rectangle with a white outline. A bicycle outline is positioned centrally. The words "End Of" are above the bicycle, "Route" is below the bicycle. A bit of nondescript graffiti is at the bottom of the sign which also has visible scarring over it. The colours are muted and contrast boosted to give a moodier impression.

County Council KILLS OFF its A47 Long Shoot cycle scheme?

Posted on 20/10/202423/10/2024 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

Back in December 2023, Warwickshire County Council stated that it had paused development of a mostly separated cycle scheme to run alongside the A47 from its junction with the A5 towards Nuneaton town centre. Now, the Council’s Forward Plan published in October 2024 shows the decision on the scheme as “Abandoned” and it has been suggested that the Long Shoot portion of the planned route may not be going ahead.

A wide urban road at a traffic light controlled junction, seen from the middle of the carriageway (from a handlebar camera). A white car is travelling in the opposite direction and the traffic signal is green.

More detail on Nuneaton’s suspended cycle scheme

Posted on 21/06/202419/10/2024 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

Following a protracted request for information on the pausing of the Long Shoot Cycle Scheme in Nuneaton, we now have some more information about the scheme, including funding and consultation comments – but questions remain about what happens next.

Cycling along the A47 Long Shoot in Nuneaton, a 40mph, as a lorry passes at a safe distance.

Warwickshire PAUSES Nuneaton cycle schemes

Posted on 01/12/202302/12/2023 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

Warwickshire County Council has stated that it is pausing development of its often-delayed Long Shoot Cycle Scheme and its Hinckley Road scheme in Nuneaton. The reasoning for this decision has been attributed both to levels of community support and a funding shortfall.

A47 Long Shoot, Nuneaton (West Bound). On the left is a town boundary sign. A pedestrian island is visible in the middle of the road, presenting as a pinch point.

Another Delay to the Long Shoot Route

Posted on 08/09/2023 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

The wait for construction on Warwickshire’s high quality cycle scheme alongside the A47 Long Shoot in Nuneaton continues as the local authority has confirmed another delay to the project. While the scheme is still expected to proceed, it is now hoped that construction on the 1.4km route will begin early in 2024.

Handlebar view looking across a new road junction with a toucan crossing.

Narrated Quick Look: A New Shared Use Path and Toucan Crossing

Posted on 02/02/2023 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

A quick look at the new junction that has been installed on the A47 Long Shoot, Nuneaton, and the new bit of (as yet unconnected) shared use space and toucan crossing. This will eventually form part of a broader high quality cycle route on the A47, though this specific junction predates the plans for the cycle scheme – hence the lower quality design.

A new shared-use path at a significant junction, crossed by a toucan crossing offset to the left from the line of the path.

The Long Wait for the Long Shoot Cycle Scheme

Posted on 02/02/202302/02/2023 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

It has been over a year since Warwickshire County Council last responded to a request for an update on the cycle scheme to run alongside the A47 Long Shoot in Nuneaton. This 1.4km scheme was originally put out to public consultation in early 2021. Since then, general updates from the local authority have been sparse and the project subject to delays – not helped by another road junction scheme that was subject to its own overruns. Now, the Council has provided further comment in response to a new request for information.

Fiets Podcast 009: What’s in store for 2023?

Posted on 21/12/202223/12/2022 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

This time on The Fiets Podcast: A quiet end to the year for my own cycling activities, and looking forward to 2023. Will we see the Longshoot cycle scheme break ground? Will other local schemes continue to develop? And planning to explore new infrastructure in Coventry.

Long Shoot - Calendar Farm Junction (February 2021)

Long Shoot Junction Works Commence

Posted on 29/12/202108/11/2022 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

Works are due to commence on the A47 Long Shoot, to build out the junction for the new Calendar Farm estate. These works are expected to take approximately twenty weeks – but where is the promised cycle scheme?

Long Shoot Cycle Scheme Delayed

Posted on 19/10/202108/11/2022 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

Update: 26 January 2022 A further request for an update on this project was submitted in early January, after 2021 concluded with no public update from the County Council. In its response, WCC has noted that plans are still not ready for publication and that the anticipated commencement of construction is now the summer of 2022, following the conclusion of

Consultations Have Closed!

Posted on 18/03/202108/11/2022 by Fiets! Let's Cycle Like the Dutch

Update: 19 March 2021 – The consultations have now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted their feedback in support of active travel and well-designed cycle schemes. Original Post (18 March 2021) Today is the final day for two consultations being held in Warwickshire that are important for cycling and transport. If you have not had your say yet, don’t

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