Traffic issues around the University

Warwick University has engaged in a £5.22 million project to improve road conditions and pedestrian safety around campus.

The University and Coventry City Council launched the first phase of the Congestion Relief Scheme on 6 January 2014, which involved works on the junction of the A45 and Kenilworth Road.

Roadworks will result in changes to the right turn at the A45 Fletchamstead / Kenpas Highway onto Kenilworth Road and in improvements to junctions around the University.

A Google Maps view of the area where roadworks will be undertaken

The second phase will concentrate on traffic reduction, improving facilities for pedestrian and cyclists around the University, Westwood Business Park and the A45.

The University has provided £3.497 million to the project, while the remain £1.725 million is financed by the government grant from the national ‘Local Pinch Point Fund’.

Road improvements have resulted in traffic disruptions during peak hours and interruptions to some bus services.

Travel de Courcey 360 buses to University Hospital are delayed due to works on A45 Kenpas Highway / Kenilworth Road junction. The company recommends taking an early service where possible.

Managing director of Stagecoach Midlands, Steve Burd advised the Boar: “Stagecoach Midlands will be undertaking some checks on the current running times on our service U1 and on service U12 via Kenilworth during the morning peak next week.

“In general, however, it is our view that the current traffic situation around the University of Warwick is only causing intermittent delays to our services.”

Vishal Manu, a second-year Philosophy, Politics and Economics undergraduate, commented: “The traffic in the mornings around the University as you come off the A46 is dreadful.

“If there was some way to ease the congestion then that’d make a big difference to my day and it’d basically let me have more time to do my work instead of just being stuck in traffic.”

Nathaniel Panda, a third-year PhD student also commented: “Although these roadworks may cause some delays they may be worth it for a more efficient junction plus importantly a safer crossing for cyclists.”