Kenilworth
Nub News Logo
Nub News

Negotiations continue for 'bridge to nowhere' as promised update still yet to come

By James Smith   31st Oct 2025

The bridge to nowhere at Stoneleigh was installed in early 2022 but remains unconnected (image via WCC)
The bridge to nowhere at Stoneleigh was installed in early 2022 but remains unconnected (image via WCC)

Negotiations around the A46 update 'bridge to nowhere' continue to rumble on, with no target completion date, or even a date for work to resume in sight.

Now over two years behind schedule, roadworks at the A46 Stoneleigh junction have all but stalled as Warwickshire County Council negotiates a new contract for the scheme to be finished.

Costs have continued to rise for the highways scheme which was originally set to cost £38 million, but that bill is set to spiral beyond £57 million.

At an update earlier this year the Reform-led council said an update would come at the cabinet meeting on October 16, but this did not happen.

In a video shared on social media, Liberal Democrat councillor Ben Edwards said: "We are still in negotiations with National Highways, they are still commercially sensitive, so we have very little information. 

"In the meantime you have this hulking great lump of concrete sitting there doing absolutely nothing."

The 'bridge to nowhere' was installed in early 2022 but has been left unconnected since.

Initially there was a lack of available materials to finish the job which was followed by a dispute with contractors Colas over who was responsible.

The local authority is responsible for the cost overruns and has set aside £16 million to foot the bill.

Liberal Democrats have been vocal in their criticism of Reform - who inherited the situation from the previous Conservative administration - for a perceived lack of movement.

The opposition group has already written to the government to ask them to intervene.

In his update, Cllr Edwards also claimed the current arrangements at Stoneleigh are dangerous.

"Worse immediately is the road situation for my residents," he said. 

"The traffic here is aligned such that you have cars coming off a dual carriageway at speed going directly into cars trying to join the roundabout. 

"I have seen five collisions myself, other people have reported many more. People are getting hurt."

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
kenilworth vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: kenilworth jobs

     

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL
is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses.
This connection is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:

Comments (0)

Post comment

No comments yet!


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide kenilworth with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Kenilworth. Your Town. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience