A NEW cycle bridge linking Leamington to Rugby has been craned into position.
The new bridge, connecting the Offchurch Greenway in Leamington to Route 41 of the national cycle network, has been constructed by HS2 engineers.
It will complement HS2’s earlier programme of work, completed in October 2025, which saw the dual opening of nearby Fosse Way bridge and Offchurch Greenway bridge, which carry the road and a cycle route across the planned high-speed railway.
Work on the new cycle bridge started last July. Over the last eight months, the team has dug out and replaced the old embankment, constructed the supporting abutments and wingwalls, and conducted essential drainage and structural backfill works.
Vicki Lee, HS2 Ltd’s senior project manager said: “All three bridges will play an important role in improving safety and connectivity and I’d like to thank our team of engineers who are working exceptionally hard to deliver this programme of work.
“When the new bridge opens, I’m confident it will be welcomed by cyclists from near and far who visit Warwickshire to enjoy this stunning section of the Route 41 trail.”
The new bridge, set to open in September, will form part of the national cycle route through the English countryside maintained by the charity Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
Monica Fogarty, chief executive of Warwickshire County Council, added: “We are proud of the county council’s notable achievements in securing better mitigation and legacy benefits from HS2 for our communities.
“The Fosse Way cycle bridge was a major success for us during the passage of the HS2 Act through Parliament, and we are excited to finally see this project coming to fruition.
“The bridge will provide a key link which will create a flagship cycle route from Leamington to Rugby to benefit many generations to come.”
The B4455 Fosse Way, near Offchurch, will be closed until Sunday April 26 while work on the bridge is completed.
Some 54 kilometres of the controversial 190km rail track between London and Birmingham cuts through the heart of Warwickshire.
