Proposed schemes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire

By the end of the Cycling City project there will be nearly 50 new cycle paths and 25 'pinch points' improvements to make it easier for cyclists in the Greater Bristol area.

A number of cycle paths have already been completed. Below you'll find information on the routes still in the planning stages.

• Hengrove Park

With the first phase of South Bristol's Hengrove Park being constructed it will soon become a significant destination in Bristol, incorporating a hospital, college and leisure centre. Cycle routes to open space at the east of this development are crucial in getting people accustomed to visiting this new development by bike. This project will be finished as the Hengrove Park development site nears completion.

Connect 2 Projects (in association with Sustrans):

• Ashton Court

A new route will be created linking Kennel Lodge Road to Ashton Road along Ashton Court Estate boundary at the bottom of the hill.

• Cumberland Basin Floating Harbour Crossing

Investigations are progressing into the restoration of the Brunel Swivel Bridge and the construction of a new path linking the Create Centre to the Brunel Lock.

Aspirational projects

As with all construction projects, prices for services and materials can fluctuate by hundreds or even thousands of pounds. To ensure that an appropriate amount is spent on infrastructure projects there are several back up schemes that Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils can consider if necessary. These are:

• Greville Smyth Park link

A new, low-level route to connect Ashton Avenue Swing Bridge with the existing toucan crossing of Clift House Road would improve access to Greville Smyth Park.

• Bristol Bath Railway Path Extension (land negotiation)

A new link to connect the Dings Railway Path with Bristol to Bath Railway Path, via land which is currently owned by a 3rd party, would improve access. Funding to facilitate the land acquisition required for construction of this route would transform travel to and from Bristol Temple Meads, taking full advantage of the new Meads Reach Bridge.

• Frenchay Park - junction with Broom Hill

There is an aspiration to improve and extend the Frome Greenway by removing the current pinchpoint. 

• Albert Road link

This link would provide easier access to NCN route 3 which runs parallel to the River Avon and Bath Road.

• Saltwell Viaduct

This route is located in the south of Bristol, running from the Whitchurch Railway Path to Whitchurch village. This route will improve the cycle connection between Bath & North East Somerset and the south of Bristol.  The concept of this route is to create a linear route through the viaduct and conservation area along the brook. This will prove important for both leisure and commuter trips. This is planned for winter 2010/11.

• Parkway Station to Cribbs Causeway (Route 2 - between Parkway Station and B4057)

This route will link The Mall Shopping Centre at Cribbs Causeway to Parkway Station using a series of quiet roads and an improved network of cycle paths.

• Henbury to Cribbs Causeway (Route 5)

Introducing new cycle infrastructure to create a continuous cycle route between Henbury and Cribbs Causeway

• Bradley Stoke to Cribbs Causeway (Route 6 - via Northfield, to the east of the A38)

Making infrastructure improvements to create a continuous cycle route between Bradley Stoke and Cribbs Causeway

• A4174 Ring Road path (route 7)

Improving access from the traffic-free Ring Road cycle path to residential areas and businesses along the route. The proposals provide continuous on carriageway cycle routes between the Ring Road cycle path and Bristol (via the A4174 and A432).

• Southern and Western links to UWE (Route 10 and 11)

Building a combination of on and off road cycling improvements creating continuous routes to the University of the West of England via Stoke Park.

• Parkway Station to Patchway (Route 13 - via Filton, sections either side of the Northfield development)

Building a combination of on and off road cycling facilties to link Parkway Station and Patchway via the A38.

• Mangotsfield to Yate (Route 15)

Providing an attractive off-road cycle path across farmland, which will link with the Bristol to Bath Railway Path at Mangotsfield. Work on the section between Coxgrove Hill, Lyde Green and the M4 will start in summer 2011.

• Links to Warmley & Cadbury Heath schools

Creating links to and from the Bristol to Bath Railway Path to improve access to local schools by bike

Downloads: 

20 pinchpoints contraflows

20mph speed limits

Callington Road

Castle Park and Centre Links

Frenchay Park Road

Frome Route Stapleton Road

Greater Bristol Bus Network

Muller Road to Dovercourt Road

Northern Route Dovercourt Road to Bonnington Walk

St Philips Easton Way

Temple Gate

Temple Meads to Centre

South Gloucestershire infrastructure proposal (6mb)