A contractor has been appointed for a major roadworks scheme which will see traffic lights, new lanes and cycleways built along Europa Way.

C R Reynolds Construction has been appointed by Warwickshire County Council for the project between the Fords Foundry and Queensway roundabouts. 

Work on the road will begin fully in May and is due to be completed in autumn 2025.

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and highways has asked locals to "bear with us" during the works and says the council wants to "minimise any disruption".

"The A452 Europa Way corridor is a key route between the M40, Leamington Spa and Warwick," he added.

"This improvement project is a complex scheme, requiring detailed bespoke design and build plans and associated planning and procurement.  

"C R Reynolds Construction beat the competition to win the contract and I am delighted we are another step closer to achieving the high-quality outcome that local residents and businesses deserve.   

"However, we are aware that there are now a number of roadworks taking place in the area which are impacting residents and drivers."

The works are needed due to the planned 4,500 extra homes expected to be built in the area by 2029.

"Once completed the project is expected to produce a range of benefits including increased lane capacity, better control of traffic, more active travel options, increased business and retail activity in the area through improved links to Warwick and Leamington town centres as well as futureproofing for homes identified in the Warwick district local plan," Cllr Matecki added.  

For further information, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/europaway