Work towards Bedworth Physical Activity Hub due to take significant step forward

Work is underway at the Bedworth Physical Activity Hub.

A big step forward in improving links to and from Bedworth town centre and the new Bedworth Physical Activity Hub will start being put in place this month.

A new crossing point on Sergeant Simon Valentine Way will be installed along with a cycle path leading into Miners’ Welfare Park.

The crossing works are planned to start the week commencing Monday 24 February and will last for approximately six weeks.

Some traffic management controls will need to be in place during the work. Both councils are asking for the public’s tolerance and understanding of any inconvenience that may result from the project.

Cllr Jan Matecki, Warwickshire County Council Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, said: “This new crossing and cycle path represent a significant step forward in connecting Bedworth town centre with the exciting new Physical Activity Hub.

“These improvements will not only promote active travel and healthier lifestyles, but also future-proof further planned active travel connections and play a vital role in the wider regeneration of Bedworth, supporting economic growth and enhancing connectivity for residents."

Cllr Tim Jenkins, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Communities and Health at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience that the additional path works near the Physical Activity Hub cause but have worked closely with BAM as our Activity Hub construction contractor to absolutely minimise any impacts on park users.

“Can we please ask people visiting the park during that time to follow any signage and any directions given by construction site staff.

“We have tried to keep a path circuit open and available at all times around the park for residents during the construction period and doing that necessitates occasional minor adjustments to the route that the temporary path circuit takes.

“The alternative would have been to close off the circuit around the park fully for much longer periods, so we ask for your understanding while we work towards a new Physical Activity Hub for Bedworth fully fit for the 21st century and towards the enhanced park facilities.’’