The area, known as the Old Market Gap, now has:
I am really pleased to see the new layout for this busy, central junction, which has been a missing link in the cycling network for many years, replacing a poor-quality subway. The area is now more walking and cycling friendly, which will make it easier for all road users to navigate, and I am optimistic we will see further ambitious schemes like this one throughout the city over coming years.
Councillor Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee
It is one of the many ways we are working to encourage more people to travel actively so they can receive all the health, wellbeing and economic benefits, while helping us to reduce congestion and air pollution in the city.
Although the construction work is complete, work to landscape the area will take place this summer and in the autumn. This will include planting shrubs and new trees.
The £1.2 million project has been funded by the West of England Combined Authority through a grant from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund.
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.
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