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Warwickshire County Council Secures £4m in Developer Funds for Exhall Highways Improvement Scheme

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The Warwickshire County Council's Cabinet has approved the allocation of nearly £4m in developer funds to enhance the Highways Capital Programme for the year, specifically to fund a significant highways improvement project in Exhall, Bedworth. The project, valued at £3.904 million, aims to upgrade critical infrastructure at the School Lane Junction with Bowling Green Lane/Church Lane, improve traffic flow, and ensure the road network can accommodate future growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The £4m developer funds will be used to enhance the Highways Capital Programme for the year, focusing on the Exhall highways improvement scheme.
  • The project, valued at £3.904 million, aims to upgrade infrastructure at the School Lane Junction with Bowling Green Lane/Church Lane and improve traffic flow.
  • The upgrades will introduce signalisation to the existing School Lane / Church Lane / Bowling Green Lane junction and include carriageway widening on School Lane.
  • A shared footway and cycleway will be converted from an existing footway, enhancing safety and accessibility for road users.
  • Cllr George Finch, interim leader of Warwickshire County Council, emphasized the importance of the scheme, stating it shows how new developments can contribute to improving local infrastructure.
  • The scheme is required by the planning consent for the development of up to 60,000 sqm of commercial or industrial floorspace at Hall Farm Church Lane in Exhall.
  • The developer will be liable for any unforeseen changes or delays, ensuring no additional cost burden falls on the Council.

Statistics:

  • £4m developer funds allocated for the highways improvement scheme.
  • £3.904 million value of the project.
  • 60,000 sqm of commercial or industrial floorspace to be developed at Hall Farm Church Lane in Exhall.
  • 22 July 2025:The date of the full Council meeting to approve the implementation of the scheme (subject to technical review and final approval).

Sources:

  • Warwickshire County Council's Cabinet meeting documents
  • Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council's planning consent documents
  • Warwickshire County Council's news release
  • Cllr George Finch's statement

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