Rugby Western Relief Road – opening of Southern Section
The Southern Section of the A4071 Rugby Western Relief Road opens to the public for the first time on Saturday 19 June.
This length of road is between the A4071 Coventry Road at Potfords Dam, and the A428 Lawford Road. It will include a junction with Bilton Lane and a link road connecting it with the Cawston Grange Housing Estate.
By opening this stretch of road it is anticipated that traffic congestion in Cawston and Bilton will be significantly reduced. The amount of traffic using Lawford Heath Road will also be reduced.
Councillor Alan Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economy, said: “I am delighted that a substantial length of the Relief Road will shortly be opened to the public. After more than two years of inconvenience, the people of Rugby will soon enjoy the first benefits of the scheme.
“The scheme has taken longer than anticipated to construct owing to many unforeseen circumstances, and I would like to thank the people of Rugby for their patience while the construction work progressed.
“I look forward to seeing the remaining length of the scheme being opened later this year when a larger area of Rugby will be able to enjoy its benefits.”
The target date for opening the remaining section is the first week of October, but every effort is being made to bring this date forward.