Work has been completed on the first part of the much-delayed Kenilworth to Leamington Spa (K2L) cycleway.

While no completion date is yet in sight for the new 5km cycle link, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has finished a new priority crossing for pedestrians and cyclists along Kenilworth Road in Leamington.

The works have seen a new hump installed on Cloister Crofts with give-way markings for drivers.

WCC said the hump has been painted a different colour to make it more visible, and it separate the cycle track section from the footway.

The priority crossing forms part of the new Kenilworth Road cycle route which includes a cycle track along the east side of Kenilworth Road between Binswood Avenue and Northumberland Road, parking restrictions, upgraded traffic signals and crossings, and creation of a signed cycle route along Beauchamp Road and Binswood Avenue. 

A new crossing refuge has just been completed at Clarendon Avenue to connect the cycle route with the town centre.

An artist's impression of the new priority junction (image via WCC)

The Kenilworth Road section is the first part of K2L.

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and planning, said: "The completion of this enhanced crossing at Cloister Crofts is another step forward in the development of the K2L Kenilworth to Leamington cycle route and delivery of Warwickshire County Council's ambitions to provide safe and attractive options for local journeys by walking, wheeling and cycling. 

"The updated Highway Code, with its clear road user hierarchy, is fully supported by the new Warwickshire Local Transport Plan and we will continue to deliver infrastructure projects that increase the attractiveness of active travel options."

The scheme is funded by the County Council and the Government's Getting Building Fund and Active Travel Fund.

Further priority crossings are planned on active travel projects around Warwickshire, including the A429 Coventry Road cycling scheme in Warwick.