South Bristol Link Nov 09 consultation
Consultation period 2 November- 31 December 2009
This consultation is now closed
Bristol and North Somerset are working together as members of the West of England Partnership on a new link in South Bristol that aims to help the regeneration of South Bristol and reduce current congestion in the area, as well as improving accessibility from South Bristol into the city centre and out to the major transport network.
We are holding exhibitions on this stage of the consultation where you can come and discuss any aspect of the scheme at
Monday 2 November 1pm-8pm, Geoff Cargill Hall, Withywood Centre, Queen’s Road
Tuesday 3 November 1pm-8pm, Jubilee Pavilion, Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill,
Wednesday 4 November 1pm-8pm, Ashton Vale Youth Club, Silbury Road
Last November (2008) we consulted on our broad ideas for improving transport links between Hartcliffe roundabout and the Long Ashton bypass.
The responses showed that people recognise the need for better transport infrastructure to help improve access and contain congestion.
A transport link combining a fast, frequent reliable and comfortable public transport service (rapid transit) with a new single carriageway road, together with good cycle and pedestrian facilities would best meet people's aspirations.
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We now have a preferred scheme that reflects what you told us and provides a best fit for our objectives and other requirements such as design and environmental issues.
This scheme includes a single carriageway road, a rapid transit route and a cycle and pedestrian corridor and is shown below.
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The Scheme
Subject to final approval, the South Bristol Link will combine rapid transit with a single carriageway road and adjacent cycle/pedestrian route.
It will follow the route shown above with traffic signal control at major intersections.
The road will have a 30mph speed limit, rising to 40mph outside the urban area.
As well as the link itself we will introduce measures on roads where traffic volumes are reduced, so that traffic is calmed and better facilities are introduced for residents, pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
Such roads might include Kings Head Lane and the B3130 through Barrow Gurney.
The route, including King George’s Road, has been reserved in local plans for many years.
Further work and your views are needed to help define particular features such as landscaping, parking arrangements, public transport stops and other complementary measures.
The scheme is only one of the major projects we are progressing in South Bristol. Others include rapid transit projects linking Hengrove with the North Fringe via the City centre, and linking Ashton Vale to Temple Meads; as well as regeneration projects at Hengrove Park and in Knowle West.
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North Somerset will be consulting on their Core Strategy which sets out strategic planning policies in November.
The scheme and the final bid for funding (Major Scheme Business Case) must be approved by the West of England Joint Transport Executive Committee in February 2010. See the other Travel+ major schemes and read about the major scheme process.
To follow progress see dates, agendas and minutes of the Joint Transport Executive Committee.
We aim to submit the Major Scheme Business case to the Department for Transport in Spring 2010.
We will then have to apply for planning permission and other approvals, with further consultation as the scheme progresses.
We hope to secure final approval from the Department for Transport in 2013
Subject to detailed plans, construction would start in 2014 with completion in 2016.
You can contact the project team transport@westofengland.org
Or write to
North Somerset Council, Transport Planning, Somerset House, Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1TG
Or
Bristol City Council, Transport Planning, Wilder House, Wilder Street, Bristol BS2 8PH