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Overnight lane closures on local motorways

by Claire Young on 2 August, 2019

There will be lane closures from 8pm to 6am at the following locations and dates: • M32, J1 – Mon 5 August for seven nights • M5, J16 – Mon 12 August for seven nights • M5, J17 – Mon 19 August for seven nights The closures will enable road markings to be refreshed and […]

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Nibley Lane closure for drainage works

by Claire Young on 26 July, 2019

A stretch of Nibley Lane in Iron Acton, starting 60m south east of Chilwood Close, will be closed temporarily to allow drainage work to be carried out. The legal order is for up to 18 months from 12 August, but the closure will only be in place when signs are up and for as long […]

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Restrictions at Hambrook Lights

by Claire Young on 12 July, 2019

The council is going to introduce restrictions at Hambrook Lights from Sunday 11 August to tackle air quality issues. The Government has directed the council to take action to improve air quality on this part of the A4174 ring road in the shortest time possible. The council response is to implement an Experimental Traffic Order […]

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Speed table plans for Watermore School

by Claire Young on 28 June, 2019

South Glos Council is proposing to construct a 10 metre long flat-topped speed table outside Watermore School on Lower Stone Close, adjacent to number 27B. You can find out more and make comments online until 18th July.

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Restriction on Heathcote Drive

by Claire Young on 21 June, 2019

South Glos Council is proposing to impose a “route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only” restriction on a narrow section of road in Heathcote Drive, Coalpit Heath. This is to stop further damage to the adjacent property while still allowing cyclists and pedestrians to use it. They propose installing self-righting bollards at both access points. […]

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Bus stop improvements in Engine Common

by Claire Young on 20 June, 2019

As part of South Gloucestershire Council’s Bus Stop Improvements program the council is proposing to improve the northbound bus stop at the Codrington Arms on North Road (Engine Common). They propose to install bus boarder kerbs, bus stop road markings and a 1.8m wide connecting footpath to the Codrington Arms car park. You can view […]

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Henfield Road safety issues

by Claire Young on 14 June, 2019

Last month Claire met a Highways official and a local resident on Henfield Road to discuss safety concerns. At the meeting the official advised that it was not possible to install speed tables, chicanes or other traffic calming measures without a system of street lighting. Following the meeting the official asked the police if they […]

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Bus service proposal for duration of Ram Hill works

by Claire Young on 7 June, 2019

After we contacted council transport officers about the impact of the usual buses missing out the bus stop on Ram Hill during the works, they have put together a proposal for one return journey to Yate on a Monday and a Thursday. It would leave the Greenacres Park bus stop at 10am and return from […]

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Travelwest Challenge

by Claire Young on 7 June, 2019

The six week Travelwest Challenge starts on Monday 10 June. The aim is to get as many people as possible walking, cycling, using public transport and lift sharing for their daily journeys by offering rewards and prizes. To take part simply download the free BetterPoints app, register and let the app track your sustainable journeys. […]

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Changes to Ram Hill roadworks

by Claire Young on 4 June, 2019

The Ram Hill road closure by Bristol Water is now scheduled to run from 17th June to 19th August. The traffic-light controlled works on Henfield Road are expected to complete on 24th June.

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