A46 Coventry junctions upgrade

The A46 is a strategic road link between the East and West Midlands, connecting Coventry and Warwickshire to the motorway network. Traffic congestion has led to slower speeds, longer trip times and more queueing for drivers. By upgrading the A46 we’ll unlock this congestion, improve journey reliability and support economic growth across the West Midlands.

Start date 23 March 2020

End date Spring 2022 (Binley only)

Cost £61.4m (Binley only)

We’re investing in the A46 at Coventry by upgrading two junctions to:

improve safety
increase road capacity
relieve traffic congestion
smooth the flow of traffic
support the growing economy

The upgrade is being delivered in two phases. Work at the Binley junction started in March 2020 and is due for completion in 2022. We’re developing options for the 'Walsgrave junction'.

We value your feedback

We’ve launched an innovative new feedback tool that gives you the chance to let us know what you think about our work at Binley junction.

We’re the first major Midlands scheme to benefit from the new ECHO software, which stands for Every Customer Has an Opinion.

For now the tool can capture your thoughts on how work is going at Binley junction. We hope to extend the roll out of ECHO to include Walsgrave junction soon.

The tool is quick and easy to use. You can click on the interactive map and pinpoint the precise location of something you’ve seen and want to let us know about. Once you’ve added your comments, you can submit the online form which is sent directly to the project team.

By letting us know what you think about the Binley junction scheme we can quickly correct anything that’s not quite right and use your feedback to help shape our future decisions, so we’re always doing the best for you.

ECHO is a one-way feedback tool, so if you’d like a response to your feedback you can call us on 0300 123 500 or email the project team at A46CoventryJcns@highwaysengland.co.uk

Click on the above map of the A46 around Binley to leave your comments

Latest updates

19 July 2021
Binley junction upgrade - meet the team

We’re upgrading Binley junction by building a flyover to separate long distance and local traffic. This means drivers staying on the A46 will no longer need to slow down to use the roundabout, reducing congestion and making journeys safer. We’re also improving the footways and cycle paths, making it easier for everyone to stay connected.

This month we’re holding public information events so the project team can share updates about how the scheme is progressing and answer your questions. The events will be held in Highways England’s mobile exhibition centre which will be parked in the following locations between 10am and 4pm:
- 27 July: Warwickshire Retail Park, 1c Kynner Way, Coventry CV3 2SB
- 28 July: B&Q, Brandon Rd, Binley, Coventry CV3 2JD
- 29 July: Tesco Superstore, Clifford Bridge Rd, Coventry CV2 2TS
- 30 July: Binley Woods Village Hall, Rugby Rd, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2AX
- 31 July: Greens Home & Garden, Rugby Rd, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2AX
For more information about the junction upgrade, upcoming roadworks and temporary changes to the road layout please:
- continue to visit this webpage: highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/west-midlands/a46-coventry-junctions-upgrade/
- call: 0300 123 5000
- write to: info@highwaysengland.co.uk
15 April 2021

Binley junction upgrade - scheme newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of the A46 Binley junction upgrade scheme newsletter.

In this issue you can read about how we’ve finished moving all underground power, water and telecoms utilities and we’re starting to build four new slips roads at the junction. Once they’re completed, they’ll temporarily become part of the carriageway layout so we can start work on the new flyover in the centre of the road.

We understand that roadworks can be frustrating, so while our team is working at the junction we’ll share important news and updates on this webpage and in scheme newsletters.
25 September 2020

Main phase of works starting at Binley junction

In preparation for the main start of works in Autumn 2020, we will begin to install some narrow lanes in October. The first of these will be in place on the southbound A46 between the Walsgrave and Binley islands. Further installations on the remaining sections of the scheme will be undertaken in early November. These will allow us to begin the first phase of the junction upgrade project, which promises to transform stop-start journeys for commuters and give a welcome economic boost to communities across the region.

A fly-through film has been produced to show how the upgraded junction at Binley may look:
18 June 2020

Binley woods - permission granted

The Secretary of State for Transport has given permission for the A46 Coventry junctions upgrade at Binley Woods to proceed with the upgrade work set to start in the coming months.

This is great news as it means we can start improvement work to this important strategic route. Currently, congestion and journey reliability issues are a significant constraint to future investment and economic growth in Coventry and Warwickshire. The junction is a cause of severe congestion at peak times and delays along the A46 which means motorists travelling along the road suffer from stop-start journeys. The current junction does not have sufficient capacity to accommodate predicted traffic growth beyond 2020 if we do not act.

The plans for the Binley junction will see the A46 dual carriageway become a flyover that will separate local traffic from using the A46 itself. This will mean that drivers staying on the A46 will not need to slow down for the roundabout, while also improving traffic flows for local businesses nearby. The design will also include improvements to the existing footways for pedestrians and cycle paths.

We’ve been carrying out essential utility works to gas and telecommunications equipment around the junction since March 2020 in readiness for the Order being granted. This work will continue throughout the summer until the major construction development begins in autumn 2020.

Further details on the Order, Secretary of State Decision Letter, Recommendation Report, and Notification of decision letter can be found in the 'Highways Act 1980' section below.

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Project information

The Secretary of State for Transport has given permission for the A46 Coventry junctions upgrade at Binley Woods to proceed with the upgrade work set to start in the coming months.

The plans for the Binley junction will see the A46 dual carriageway become a flyover that will separate local traffic from using the A46 itself. This will mean that drivers staying on the A46 will not need to slow down for the roundabout, while also improving traffic flows for local businesses nearby. The design will also include improvements to the existing footways for pedestrians and cycle paths.

We’re developing options for the Walsgrave junction. When developing options, we need to ensure that the design meets the needs of road users and the community, whilst providing value for money.

The aims of the scheme are to: