Committee to make decision on traffic signal refurbishment of College Green / Canons Road junction
On Thursday 6 February the Transport and Connectivity Committee will decide whether to accept £1 million to replace old traffic signals in the city centre. If approved, the proposals would help improve road safety for residents, especially pedestrians and cyclists.
The proposed refurbishment of the traffic signals at the College Green and Canons Road junction would make sure they are safe and reliable for the next 20 years, while helping to tackle local congestion issues and improving safety for all road users. This will help reduce congestion and improve air quality, creating a more inclusive and connected city. The currently outdated signals are harder to maintain and can lead to problems with detecting vehicles which adds to local congestion.
The plan to refurbish the traffic signals is included in the A37 and A4018 transport corridor project, which follows the route of the number 2 bus service from Henbury to Stockwood. This is a major project that aims to increase the proportion of trips made by bus, walking, wheeling and cycling by changing the infrastructure to improve bus journey times and make active travel safer and easier for residents.
The committee will also review proposals to bring forward construction work to refurbish the College Green and Canons Road traffic signals, ahead of the main transport corridor works in the area, to improve the reliability of these older signals and avoid a signal failure.
Earlier this month, we shared our updated plans for the part of the number 2 bus route that goes from Queens Road to College Green, which includes the Triangle and Park Street. These plans were designed following extensive consultation with residents and city partners.
Councillor Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee
“While our plans to refurbish the College Green and Canons Road signals are included in this wider project, we have decided to replace them urgently due to the equipment needing an upgrade.
“If the proposal to accept the funding is approved by the committee, we can get on with the work to replace the signals. Bringing forward this work ensures both essential maintenance and strategic enhancements are completed efficiently, benefiting the community and the environment.
“This will help to make sure they are in working order while also delivering walking and cycling improvements, including better facilities for visually impaired pedestrians and improved cycling links between Park Street and the city centre.
The A37 and A4018 transport corridor project is being funded by the UK Government as part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, which is administered by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
The council will hold a statutory consultation on the proposed traffic regulation orders on Queens Road, the Triangle, Park Street and College Green in spring/summer 2025.
Find out more about the A37/A4018 transport corridor project on the travelWEST website.
