Fresh consultation on A4 Bath to Bristol
Updated sustainable transport proposals for along and around the A4 between Bath and Bristol will be published today, following the regional authority and local councils listening to residents’ feedback.
Construction starts on Bath Quays Links active travel scheme
Construction of a new active travel scheme in central Bath begins next week, marking a major milestone in the development of safer, greener and more connected routes in the city. Bath Quays Links will make walking, wheeling and cycling easier, and more enjoyable on the Lower Bristol Road and Green Park Road, Bath.
More New Cut river wall repairs to start alongside Cumberland Road
Work will get underway from Saturday 1 November 2025 to strengthen a section of New Cut river wall next to Cumberland Road, opposite the entrance to the Old City Gaol, between Gaol Ferry Bridge and Bathurst Swing Bridge.
Planning approval for lift at Lawrence Hill station
A lift and improved stairs will be added to platform 2, making the station, which first opened in 1863, step-free for the first time and fully accessible to everyone.
£500,000 boost for EV charging
Almost half a million pounds is set to be invested to improve infrastructure in the region to make charging Electric Vehicles (EVs) easier and cheaper.
£38m step forward for new train stations
Two new railway stations at Henbury and North Filton are set to move a step closer this week.
Upcoming overnight road closures for resurfacing works
Essential road improvement works will be taking place on Hereford Street, Whitehouse Lane, and the junction of Whitehouse Lane and Philip Street overnight from Monday 13 October for around four weeks.
Henbury station secures planning approval
The region’s commitment to new town delivery has been boosted after plans for a new railway at Henbury took a step forward this week.
Extension for m1 bus route approved
Plans to extend the m1 metrobus route in south Bristol have been approved by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Almost £3.6 million will be invested by the authority to enable the bus route to be extended.
Works to begin on B3440 junction
Works to update the B3440, Bristol Road, junction in Worle are set to start from Monday 6 October 2025.