Shrewsbury south cycling schemes

Mapping

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

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.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.51
Location
Linking Cross Houses into Shrewsbury
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.05
Location
Connects Bayston Hill north along the A49 and over the A5 junction towards Shrewsbury town
Recommendation
Introduce segregated cycle lane along A49 from Bayston Hill to Meole Brace, improved provision for cyclists at the A5 roundabout and crossing on the A49 to the Meole Brace retail park
Scheme name
Location
Recommendation
Investigate potential of widened or new combined cycling and walking bridge across river adjacent to Hereford Road (A5191)
Scheme name
S.72
Location
Access through Meole Brace retail park to Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Recommendation
Create cycle route through the retail park and provide crossing on the railway line into the stadium
Scheme name
S.48
Location
Connection from Radbrook Green to Longdon
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.76
Location
Greyfriars Bridge, the bridge connects 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 for traffic to provide improved active link
Scheme name
S.25
Location
Joins up sections of existing infrastructure between Belle Vue and Sutton Farm
Recommendation
Join up sections of existing infrastructure. Impose a 20mph speed limit on Sutton Lane
Scheme name
S.49
Location
Connection between Bayston Hill and Sutton Farm via existing footway around the quarry and along Sharpstone Way
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, on-road cycle lanes and widening footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.39
Location
Route through Meole Brace connecting internal destinations and providing a link from the National Cycle Network to Meole Brace and Bayston Hill, route along Church Road, Stanley Lane and Public Rights of Way
Recommendation
Upgrade existing path to foot/cycle path, provide crossing of Rea Brook, ensuring no user loses their right of access (eg equestrians)
Scheme name
S.10
Location
Investigate link between Longden Road and Kennedy Road along Beehive Lane, to connect areas in the south west to Shrewsbury town
Recommendation
Create a safer feeling route along Beehive Lane (eg lighting, cutting back trees). Investigate the possibility of widening Beehive Lane. Create a segregated shared path along Kennedy Road
Scheme name
S.09
Location
Railway crossing between Belle Vue Road and Sutton Lane
Recommendation
Create cycle path along Primrose Rd, remove chicane barrier at Buttercup Way and Montague Place
Scheme name
S.75
Location
Connection through Radbrook Green along Bank Farm Road connecting residential areas towards Shrewsbury Hospital and Meole Brace retail park as well as internal destinations (eg local schools)
Recommendation
Connect up existing segregated paths, give cyclists/pedestrians priority at side roads, increase number of crossing points
Scheme name
S.05
Location
Connect Bayston Hill north along the A49 and over the A5 junction towards Shrewsbury town
Recommendation
Introduce segregated cycle lane along A49 from Bayston Hill to Meole Brace, improved provision for cyclists at the A5 roundabout and crossing on the A49 to the Meole Brace retail park
Scheme name
Location
Recommendation
Investigate potential of widened or new combined cycling and walking bridge across river adjacent to Hereford Road (A5191)
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. Remove chicanes/dismount signs on bridge
Scheme name
S.10
Location
Investigate link between Longden Rd and Kennedy Rd along Beehive Lane, to connect areas in the south west to Shrewsbury town
Recommendation
Create a safer feeling route along Beehive Lane (eg lighting, cutting back trees). Investigate the possibility of widening Beehive Lane. Create a segregated shared path along Kennedy Road
Scheme name
S.06
Location
Improve existing infrastructure connecting Bayston Hill to Meole Brace and beyond, including bridge crossing on the A5
Recommendation
Join up sections of existing infrastructure along Pulley Lane, give priority to cyclists on side roads, upgrade existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.11A
Location
Link between Radbrook Green / Meole Brace to Shrewsbury town along Belle Vue Road, alternate to scheme S.11B
Recommendation
Investigate the proposal for a 'low traffic neighbourhood' with a bus gate
Scheme name
S.11B
Location
Link between Radbrook Green to Belle Vue and beyond to the town centre, alternate route to scheme S.11A, route along Longden Road
Recommendation
Improve existing cycle lane by widening and segregating from the road
Scheme name
S.102
Location
Lythwood Road and Overdale Road through Bayston Hill
Recommendation
Provide local cycling route through Bayston Hill, including adding a cycle lane
Scheme name
S.12
Location
Provide 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.93
Location
Route along Kingsland Road, alternative route to scheme S.10
Recommendation
Provision of space for cyclists along Kingsland Road and improvement of safety for pedestrians
Scheme name
S.36
Location
English Bridge
Recommendation
Provide continuous segregated cycle route across bridge
Scheme name
S.111
Location
Old Potts Way
Recommendation
Minor upgrade of existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.106
Location
Bage Way
Recommendation
Upgrade of existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
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 of London Road and Wenlock Road and improve lighting/refresh the existing pathway
Scheme name
S.61
Location
Link through Meole Brace residential area, connecting to school and using existing pathway across Rea Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve and along Chilton Close, Stapleton Road and Maesbrook Road
Recommendation
Upgrade existing pathway to segregated shared path, provide cycle space through Meole Brace and widen access onto A5112 from the estate. Provide crossing on the roundabout into the retail park
Scheme name
S.85
Location
Connection through Radbrook Green and towards Shrewsbury Hospital and the town centre to Shrewsbury School, route along Oakfield Road, Ridgebourne Road and Kennedy Road
Recommendation
Reduce on-street parking to create a cycle path, provide formal crossing on Radbrook Rd and Roman Rd
Scheme name
S.84
Location
Upgrade existing cycle infrastructure and crossings along Roman Road
Recommendation
Upgrade National Cycle Network route to align with definitive national standards and remove gaps in infrastructure
Scheme name
S.90
Location
Route along Sutton Road from Oteley 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.89
Location
Route through Meole Brace along Church Road connecting Roman Road to the church
Recommendation
Signpost route along Church Lane and improve cyclist priority and safety along route
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.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.21
Location
Route along Hazeldine Way between the two roundabouts
Recommendation
Upgrade existing segregated path to align with definitive national standards and upgrade the crossings on the roundabouts
Scheme name
S.24
Location
Connect Belle Vue to the river path and Kingsland Bridge along Belle Vue Gardens
Recommendation
Upgrade existing pathway along the river, provide space for cyclists along Belle Vue Gardens
Scheme name
S.CROSS5
Location
Shrewsbury College campus
Recommendation
Crossing into Shrewsbury College campus