Next steps for multi-million-pound transport schemes
Plans for the next steps to improve major transport routes in the city are set to be considered as part of the proposed multi-million pound investment in Bristol’s highways.
Plans for the next steps to improve major transport routes in the city are set to be considered as part of the proposed multi-million pound investment in Bristol’s highways.
Avon Bridge on Brunel Way (A3029) is set to close overnight in alternate directions for ten nights in March, to allow the council to carry out essential maintenance work to replace an expansion joint that has failed.
Works to make a simple but effective change at Weston Interchange, allowing for more flexible and efficient bus movements, started on Monday 10 March for three weeks.
This package would start on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2026. It would represent a £1.3 million investment from the Mayoral Combined Authority’s Bus Grant allocation and further funding from that of North Somerset Council: supporting more people to travel cheaply – or for free – and sustainably by public transport.
Congresbury residents are being asked for their views on proposals for a 20mph zone in the village.
North Somerset communities are to see changes and improvements to bus services in the region from Sunday 6 April 2025, in a bid to offer improved travel options and a better coordinated bus network for residents.
Plans to future-proof the A38/A368 crossroads between Churchill and Langford have been approved for delivery.
An agreement between the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council to reopen the Portishead to Bristol rail line has breathed new life into plans for new stations at Ashton Gate, St Anne’s Park and Lockleaze.
Proposals for the regeneration of Western Harbour have been updated in response to people’s views. Now Bristol City Council is seeking feedback on a draft masterplan for the iconic area.
Over half of respondents to the recent Bristol City Centre Transport Changes consultation have shared positive views on proposals to prepare for new homes in the area and the introduction of changes to bus routes and infrastructure and enhancing pedestrian and cycling routes.