Shrewsbury west cycling schemes

Mapping

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Shrewsbury West

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.47
Location
Connection from Radbrook Road (scheme S.82) in Shrewsbury out west to Hanwood along Hanwood Road
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared-use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.60
Location
Route along the river parallel to Shrewsbury School, connecting Kingsland Bridge and Porthill Footbridge
Recommendation
Upgrade existing river path to be a segregated cycle/foot way
Scheme name
S.45
Location
Connection between Montford Bridge and to the northwest of Shrewsbury
Recommendation
Upgrade existing footpath to a shared path
Scheme name
S.71
Location
Connection through Gains Park along Racecourse Lane providing connection through the estate and Shrewsbury Hospital
Recommendation
Provide a segregated route to the school and along the road by reducing space given to cars
Scheme name
S.65
Location
Along Gains Park Way providing a connection through Gains Park
Recommendation
Provide cycle lane
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.74
Location
Route through residential area connecting to Shrewsbury Hospital along Crowmeole Lane
Recommendation
Create pathway and reduce speeds so cycle safe. This includes the point closure along Crowmeole Lane over Rad Brook, which will reduce traffic and create a safer road space for cyclists.
Scheme name
S.08
Location
Connect existing pathways through Shrewsbury Hospital area to provide a link across the north of the zone
Recommendation
Upgrade existing pathway to segregated shared path
Scheme name
S.01
Location
Connecting up existing pathways through Gains Park to connect it more effectively to Shrewsbury Hospital
Recommendation
Upgrade existing pathway to segregated shared path
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.39
Location
Route through Meole Brace connecting internal destinations and providing a link from the National Cycle Network route 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.38
Location
Shelton Road along existing National Cycle Network route
Recommendation
Upgrade National Cycle Network Route to align with definitive national standards with no gaps in infrastructure alongside upgraded controlled crossing facilities across Shelton Road
Scheme name
S.24
Location
Connecting 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.03
Location
Route along Mytton Oak Road connecting multiple origins and creating a route from the hospital towards the town centre
Recommendation
Segregated cycle lanes
Scheme name
S.02
Location
Connect Shrewsbury Hospital to National Cycle Network route 81, includes improving access onto National Cycle Network, route along Kingswood Road and Mossbank Way
Recommendation
Create signposted cycle route, low speed/traffic area which allows for shared space cycling
Scheme name
S.06
Location
Improve existing infrastructure connecting Bayston Hill to Meole Brace and beyond, including bridge crossing of 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.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.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.10
Location
Investigate link between Longden Rd and Kennedy Rd along Beehive Lane, to connect the southwest origins 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.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.07
Location
Along Welshpool Road to the north of Gains Park connecting the National Cycle Network route to the A5 junction
Recommendation
Investigate fully segregated bi-directional cycle path
Scheme name
S.87
Location
Upgrade of existing pathway along Shelton Lane
Recommendation
Upgrade Shalton Lane to be more open, well-lit and have a proper surface
Scheme name
S.34
Location
Porthill Footbridge (fenced at the western end, impairing cycling and accessibility)
Recommendation
Investigate improved river crossings for cyclists (particularly at the western end)
Scheme name
S.102
Location
Lythwood Road and Overdale Road through Bayston Hill
Recommendation
Provide local cycling through Bayston Hill, including adding a 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.112
Location
Barracks Lane and Whitfield Crescent between Shelton Lane and Copthorne Road
Recommendation
Off-road route improvements including surfacing, lighting and crossing of The Mount and Richmond Drive
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 Maebrook 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 of the roundabout into the retail park
Scheme name
S.58
Location
Porthill Road connecting existing infrastructure on Shelton Road to Porthill Footbridge, connecting into the town centre
Recommendation
Upgrade existing path to segregated cycleway
Scheme name
S.82
Location
Infrastructure along Radbrook Road, between Hanwood Road roundabout and the Roman Road/Shelton Road roundabout
Recommendation
Add cycle lanes on Radbrook Road. Improve crossing provision at Hanwood Road and Lady Herbery Way roundabouts
Scheme name
S.88
Location
Local route through Gains Park connecting to the school
Recommendation
Formalise the route, improve safety and signage
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/peds priority at side roads, increase number of crossing points
Scheme name
S.83
Location
Bowbrook Meadows connecting Radbrook Green to Shrewsbury Hospital
Recommendation
Upgrade to consistent standard the existing shared pathway through the new build estate (Bowbrook Meadows)
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 Road and Roman Road
Scheme name
S.84
Location
Upgrade existing cycle infrastructure and crossings along Roman Road to align with definitive national standards
Recommendation
Upgrade National Cycle Network route to align with definitive national standards and no gaps in infrastructure
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.CROSS2
Location
Hospital William Farr House site
Recommendation
Crossing into Hospital William Farr House site
Scheme name
S.46
Location
Connection between Ford and the A5 to the west of Shrewsbury
Recommendation
Provide segregated cycle lane/shared path by upgrading existing footpath and provide cycling provision around the roundabout