Shrewsbury east cycling schemes

Mapping

Using the green button below, you can take a look at a map of the proposed new cycling routes in east 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 East

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.95
Location
Route along Monkmoor Road and Woodcote Way
Recommendation
Upgrade on-road cycle lane to segregated path and deliver crossing provision at Monkmoor Roundabout
Scheme name
S.104
Location
Monkmoor Road from Monkmoor Roundabout to Industrial Estate
Recommendation
Add cycling provision, including light segregation, providing access into businesses
Scheme name
S.103
Location
Pathway from Monkmoor Roundabout to the River (via Abingdon Road)
Recommendation
Upgrade existing pathway to be wider, segregated and better lit
Scheme name
S.107
Location
Belvidere Road
Recommendation
Introduction of a segregated cycle/foot path along route, giving priority to active users at side road crossings
Scheme name
S.106
Location
Bage Way
Recommendation
Upgrade of existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.63
Location
Connection through Belvidere along Crowmere Road connecting to local schools and beyond to the river path
Recommendation
Provide segregated cycle/foot path
Scheme name
S.CROSS5
Location
Shrewsbury College campus
Recommendation
Crossing into Shrewsbury College campus
Scheme name
S.66
Location
Crossing on Wenlock Road providing access to Mereside C of E School and Kingfisher Nursery in Springfield
Recommendation
Provide crossing on London Road and Wenlock Road and improve lighting/refresh the existing pathway
Scheme name
S.59
Location
Connection along Abbey Foregate between the railway line and the A5112 road bridge providing connection to the area as well as Cherry Orchard
Recommendation
Segregate existing cycle lane, give priority to cyclists at side roads and upgrade crossings on Abbey Foregate
Scheme name
S.79
Location
Joining up existing infrastructure and connecting Cherry Orchard to the river crossing along Castle Walk
Recommendation
Ensure well lit path through the park, improve safety through the underpass
Scheme name
S.67
Location
The old canal towpath, linking Ditherington to Pimley
Recommendation
Upgrade existing path to shared path
Scheme name
S.91
Location
Route along Sutton Road from Wenlock Road to the zebra crossing with the pathway to town
Recommendation
Add segregated cycle and foot path along Sutton Road, upgrading current footways
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.12
Location
Provides an alternate route towards Cherry Orchard along London Road rather than the river route
Recommendation
Improved walking path as well as segregated cycle lane
Scheme name
S.04
Location
Fill in gap(s) of segregated cycle provision along Oteley Road
Recommendation
Fill in gap(s) in the existing cycle infrastructure, making a complete route along the full length of the road, chicanes/dismount signs on bridge need removing
Scheme name
S.14
Location
Route along Robertson Way through Monkmoor
Recommendation
Upgrade existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.13
Location
Route between Shrewsbury Business Park and Uffington via the river
Recommendation
Upgrade river path to a segregated cycle/foot path and add a new river crossing
Scheme name
S.41
Location
Route along Abbey Foregate between the A458 roundabout and the A5112 road bridge to join other proposed route (S.59) to existing infrastructure on A5112
Recommendation
Improve existing cycle lane by making segregated, give priority to cyclists at side roads and upgrade crossings of Abbey Foregate
Scheme name
S.40
Location
Crossing on A458 along Sutton Way and Ebnal Road
Recommendation
Create cycle lane through residential area, provide formal crossing of Wenlock Road
Scheme name
S.14
Location
Route along Robertson Way through Monkmoor
Recommendation
Upgrade existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.42
Location
Narrow bridge (Castle Walk Footbridge) with restrictive chicane barriers to cycling, river crossing between Cherry Orchard and Castlefields
Recommendation
Remove restrictive chicane barriers, and segregate between cyclists and pedestrians if wide enough
Scheme name
S.105
Location
Underdale Road
Recommendation
On-road cycling provision along low traffic route
Scheme name
S.108
Location
Portland Crescent
Recommendation
School Street / low traffic neighbourhood, widen pathways and improve surfacing for pedestrians
Scheme name
S.111
Location
Old Potts Way
Recommendation
Minor upgrade of existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.94
Location
Route along Monkmoor Road from Abbey Foregate to Robertson Way
Recommendation
Upgrade current path to improve provision for pedestrians including priority crossing at side streets
Scheme name
S.92
Location
Route along Wenlock Road
Recommendation
Where possible, upgrade existing path into segregated path, in the narrower sections reduce speed limit and provide safety provisions for cyclists
Scheme name
S.101
Location
Route along Preston Street connecting The Column Roundabout to the new estate (Lily Hay)
Recommendation
Restrict on-street parking to provide a cycle lane (segregated from the road) and improve priority for pedestrians and side road crossings