Land at Keresley, Coventry
mode transport planning was appointed by Bellway Homes to develop a comprehensive transport planning strategy in support of a new settlement within the Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE).
Comprehensive Transport
Planning Strategy
The traffic modelling package, which has been undertaken in close consultation with Coventry City Council, Warwickshire County Council and Highways England, demonstrated that the delivery of a new relief road would help to ease congestion and facilitate the delivery of the wider SUE.
The application also includes a comprehensive public transport strategy that will enable the full delivery of the masterplan proposals, as well as providing wider benefits to the west of Coventry during the plan period. mode transport planning’s inputs included:
- design of new access from Tamworth Road and Fivefield Road;
- consideration of a new single carriageway link road;
- improvements to a number of junctions in Kerelsey area
- improvements to a junction in Warwickshire;
- improvements to Junction 3 access to M6;
- new bus services and associated infrastructure;
- new cycle and pedestrian routes;
- a robust Travel Plan promoting sustainable modes of travel;
- the production of a comprehensive Transport Assessment; and
- detailed s106 discussion.
Supporting New Settlements
The development proposal comprises of 550 new homes; supported with public open space, play areas, landscaping and contributions to strategic highway infrastructure at Tamworth Road and Fivefield Road in Keresley, which is located approximately 4 miles north-west of Coventry city centre and 3 miles from Junction 3 of M6 motorway.
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Transport Planning
We provide tailored transport planning strategies that address access, connectivity, and movement, supporting sustainable, net zero developments and new communities from “vision led” transport planning through to onsite delivery.
Highways & Infrastructure
Our teams deliver practical, efficient highway infrastructure solutions that deliver well engineered and safe road design solutions, whilst providing a clear legible gateway for all users to our client’s new development sites.
Drainage Engineering & Flood Risk Management
We develop compliant, sustainable drainage and flood risk strategies, designed to ensure that surface water is managed sustainably and efficiently and that our solutions integrate seamlessly with our client’s development plans, site requirements and Environmental Agency guidance.