Coventry Ring Road: A Concrete Loop Through the City

#favouriteitinerary The Coventry Ring Road is an iconic, if controversial, feature of the city’s landscape. Encircling the city centre in a near-complete loop, this elevated roadway is both a vital transport artery and a symbol of post-war urban planning. Built in the mid-20th century, its tight curves, slip roads, and unique “spiral” junctions challenge drivers while offering fleeting glimpses of Coventry’s evolving skyline. For pedestrians, crossing the ring road via footbridges and underpasses can feel like stepping between different eras of the city, from medieval ruins to modern developments. Love it or hate it, the ring road remains a defining part of Coventry’s identity.