Work set to begin on road improvements in town

Work on a road junction in Nuneaton will start on Tuesday as part of a project to improve the centre of the town.

Warwickshire County Council said the first phase would centre on the A444 Vicarage Street ring road.

The second phase will include widening Wheat Street, introducing two-way traffic in Bond Gate, and adding further walking and cycling improvements.

The council said the roadworks would support the development of a new library and business centre and "help unlock future housing development in the town centre".

Mark Ryder, the council's executive director for communities, said it would "bring a significant boost to the local economy".

The council said demolition work at the Vicarage Street site is continuing until June, to prepare for the new library and business centre.

Ryder added that the project was likely to mean disruption for the next nine months.

The first phase will include a new signal-controlled junction, a mini roundabout at the Justice Walk junction, and improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, the council said.

At the same time, Justice Walk will remain one-way for vehicles, with a new contra-flow cycle lane added.

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