The speed limit around the new Stoneleigh A46 junction is likely to be reduced once the roadworks eventually conclude.

Four years behind schedule, the works around the dual carriageway junction resumed earlier this year and are due to be completed in 2027.

Warwickshire County Council has now revealed it wants to reduce the speed limit on Stoneleigh Road and Birmingham Road to 50mph from 60mph when the new road layout is finished.

The local authority also wants to create a maintenance bay for police at the junction.

"On 5 July 2019 planning permission consent was granted to develop the existing Stoneleigh Rd single overbridge into a twin bridge traffic signal controlled gyratory," a council report said.

"As part of this development Warwickshire County Council has been requested to modify the speed limits in the area and provide a maintenance bay for engineers or police to use in the course of their duties."

A public consultation has been launched on the plans.



The proposed changes around the Stoneleigh junction (image via WCC)

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Locals have until July 13 to reply to the designs.

"Reducing the current speed limit from National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph should have the effect of slowing motorists down to assist turning traffic in/out of the new housing developments, preserve visibility and aid road safety," the report added.

"A new 50mph speed limit is also proposed on the unnamed Road opposite Dalehouse Lane (Northeast end) off the roundabout junction with C32 Stoneleigh Road."

It continued: "A maintenance bay is to be constructed on the new island being built over the A46 which is for use by engineers or the police to use in the course of their duties.

"It is proposed stopping in the maintenance bay by unauthorised vehicles will be prohibited, except in an emergency."

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