Works to build a new roundabout on a busy Kenilworth road are expected to last at least four months, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has confirmed.

The four-arm roundabout will be built on Glasshouse Lane as part of the new Stoneleigh View housing estate, which is already under construction.

The new junction, which will also include the entrance to Stansfield Grove, will be built by contractors appointed by the council, with works expected to start in May.

Traffic lights and road closures are expected during the works, which will last until "late August/early September".

The housing developers are currently diverting and strengthening existing utilities before the main works are started.

"Traffic flows on Glasshouse Lane will be maintained throughout the construction period with temporary traffic signals," the council said.

"There could also be overnight or weekend road closures to permit completion of the carriageway surfacing.

"Access to all adjacent properties will be maintained throughout the construction period.

"We will communicate when we have more information and precise dates for any road closures as soon as we have received that information from the developer and highways contractor. Notice boards will also be erected confirming starting date of the construction."

An overview of the Stoneleigh View estate (iamge via planning application)

The roundabout was due to be built before the new homeowners moved in last year, but the district council granted permission for the works to be pushed back.

The delay was blamed on road safety works around the new Kenilworth School taking longer than expected.

Now, the first 100 homeowners will now access their houses through the current temporary access road built for the show homes.

And all construction traffic is now set to be sent down Crewe Lane to access the development there.

The roundabout will then be built in time for the 100th house being occupied.

In 2021 the district council announced it would be investing £60 million to help build the 620 homes in a joint project with Countryside Partnerships - which is part of Vistry Group.

The Stoneleigh View development will see 310 houses built for rent or shared ownership through the council's HomeChoice Scheme, or for private rental through Milverton Homes - the council's housing company.

The remaining 310 properties will be sold privately under the Linden Homes and Bovis Homes brands.

So far 33 houses have been finished, with the district council recently taking ownership of its homes at the site.