Disruption to motorists around a busy junction in Warwick is set to pause temporarily next week for Christmas.

Work started at St Johns in October as Warwickshire County Council (WCC) works to install a shared cycleway/footpath, new crossings, bike racks and service road outside the shops.

Phase one is well underway but a 'Christmas embargo' will start on Monday 8 December.

Phase two will then resume on 5 January 2026.

Works will continue around the end of Smith Street, Priory Road and the main St Johns crossroads until March 2026. 

An artist's impression of the changes at St John's (image by Warwickshire County Council)

"While there will be disruption during to the works, we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum," the local authority said.

WCC wants to "improve connectivity and enhance the experience for pedestrians, cyclists and business users" in the area.

This as well as making the area more attractive with "material enhancements outside the retail/commercial area while preserving as many parking bays as possible".

The existing traffic lights at St Johns will also be upgraded and the roads around the junction are to have "essential maintenance".

Detailed plans for the works at St John's (image via Warwickshire County Council)