Tag: A47 Hinckley Road

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?

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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.

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

Warwickshire PAUSES Nuneaton cycle schemes

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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.

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