Shrewsbury central cycling schemes

Mapping

Using the green button below, you can take a look at the map of the proposed new cycling routes in central Shrewsbury. The map will open in a new window in your browser, so you can readily cross-refer it with the table on this page listing the schemes. You can zoom in on the map using your browser zoom function if necessary. This function can be found from the menu in the top-right corner of your browser.

Shrewsbury Central

Scheme details

Please note that some of the following cycling schemes may also feature walking elements in order to ensure that the schemes cater for all users where possible.

Scheme name
S.CROSS3
Location
Castle Court
Recommendation
Crossing into bus station from Castle Court
Scheme name
S.29
Location
Route along Victoria Avenue from Greyfriars Bridge and Porthill Footbridge
Recommendation
Create a segregated cycle path within the park using some of the existing path width
Scheme name
S.CROSS4
Location
St Chad’s Terrace
Recommendation
Crossing on St Chad's Terrace
Scheme name
S.80
Location
Connecting the railway station to river crossing towards Cherry Orchard along Victoria Street
Recommendation
Create a designated cycle space along the Dana
Scheme name
S.64
Location
Flatter route around the town centre along Breeches Lane and Town Walls
Recommendation
Reduce traffic speed to create safer space for on-road cyclists
Scheme name
S.32
Location
Connection for cyclists from English Bridge to the railway station along the river path
Recommendation
Promote cycle route along the Dana, Victoria Street and down to the riverside path via either Severn Street or the alleyway off Victoria Street by ensuring traffic speeds are kept low and adding signage. Add a barrier to the riverside path to improve user safety. Investigate the possibility of building a ramp where there are currently steps down to the riverside path from the south side of English Bridge
Scheme name
S.26
Location
Navigation of busy Frankwell roundabout and Frankwell Road to Welsh Bridge
Recommendation
Improve provision for cyclists at the Frankwell roundabout, and cycle lane on route into Shrewsbury
Scheme name
S.30
Location
Provides a route through the town centre for cyclists (currently no cycling on High Street)
Recommendation
Deliver segregated two-way cycle lane on Castle Street (removing bus lane) and delineation of cycle lane on Pride Hill through pedestrian area
Scheme name
S.31
Location
Connecting Greyfriars Bridge through the town towards the railway station along Wyle Cop and Dogpole
Recommendation
Ensure adequate space for cyclists through this area, including the possibility of shared road space and reduced speed limits. Also limit vehicle size and times of access
Scheme name
S.28
Location
Route from Porthill Footbridge to Welsh Bridge along Victoria Avenue
Recommendation
Create segregation between cyclists and pedestrians
Scheme name
S.27
Location
Route around the north of the town centre to the railway station along Smithfield Road (includes short shared path)
Recommendation
Introduce cycle lanes and/or shared path, reallocate road space
Scheme name
S.CROSS7
Location
English Bridge
Recommendation
Deliver crossing on the road at the end of English Bridge
Scheme name
S.16
Location
Underpasses to the train station
Recommendation
Improve urban realm to make the area feel safer for pedestrians and introduce a segregated space for cyclists
Scheme name
S.33
Location
Frankwell Suspension Bridge
Recommendation
Investigate improved river crossing for cyclists (currently requires carrying a bike up some stairs)
Scheme name
S.36
Location
English Bridge
Recommendation
Provide continuous segregated cycle route across bridge
Scheme name
S.34
Location
Porthill Footbridge
Recommendation
Investigate improved river crossings for cyclists (particularly at the western end)
Scheme name
S.37
Location
Welsh Bridge
Recommendation
Investigate width/weight limits (limited space for infrastructure)
Scheme name
S.76
Location
Greyfriars Bridge, connecting Belle Vue to Shrewsbury town centre
Recommendation
Investigate potential for new, wider combined cycling and walking bridge
Scheme name
S.35
Location
Kingsland Toll Bridge
Recommendation
Investigate improved river crossings for cyclists, potential to signalise (or close) this to traffic to provide improved active link
Scheme name
S.15
Location
Access across the Railway station from The Dana to the town centre
Recommendation
Improve perception of safety along route, signage to indicate where possible to cycle
Scheme name
S.81
Location
Cycle path along Roushill extending to the High Street
Recommendation
Add a cycle lane along this route
Scheme name
S.86
Location
Route around the west of the town centre providing connection from Saint John’s Hill to Welsh Bridge
Recommendation
Create a space for cyclists
Scheme name
S.CROSS1
Location
Kingsland Bridge
Recommendation
Deliver crossing of Town Walls from Kingsland Bridge
Scheme name
S.CROSS6
Location
Wyle Cop
Recommendation
Deliver crossing of Wyle Cop
Scheme name
S.CROSS8
Location
Meadow Rise
Recommendation
Deliver crossing into Bus Station from Meadow Rise