Several sets of roadworks will begin this week as long projects and short disruptions take place on the road network. Across Bristol and the outskirts of the city, schemes will take place over the next week to repair roads, let necessary work take place or quite simply to make the road safer during an event.
Some of these roadworks are only estimated to take a few hours to complete, whilst others form part of months-long schemes which will go very much noticed. Each set of roadworks will take place at different times, such as at night, whilst longer projects are often phased to minimise disruption.
We have rounded up some of the roadworks projects that will begin this week across the region. All information is correct at the time of writing.
Drainage works to close bypass road in South Gloucestershire for three weeks
Moor Lane, in Awkley (north of Almondsbury) will close for three weeks from today (February 10). The lane, between Hardy Lane and Lower Tockington Road will close until March 3.
The works are for “drainage investigation works” according to One.Network. The roadworks website said: “Drainage works consist of new drainage pipe or a new drainage system installation or the repair of existing drainage systems.” The lane runs below junction 21 of the M4 and acts as one of two routes which links Awkley to Tockington.
Key junction in St George to have roadworks for five days
Over the next five days, the junction of the A431 Nags Head Hill with Kingsway and Rossiter’s Lane, in St George, will be subject to a road closure. Beginning today, Kingsway will close from its junction with A431 to the Sainsbury’s Local exit.
This road closure will be in operation until Wednesday for undefined works managed by Bristol City Council. The diversion follows Kingsway, Kingsway Avenue, Hillside Road, Air Balloon Road and Nags Head Hill.
On Thursday, Rossiter’s Lane will then close from the A431 to a point 15 meters southwest. The road will then reopen on Saturday.
The diversion follows Rossiter’s Lane, Nicholas Lane and Nags Head Hill. The one-way system in place on Rossiter’s Lane will be suspended during this time.
Defective manhole cover to close south Bristol road for two days
Sleep Lane, in Whitchurch, will close from today due to a “defective cover” on the street. The work will be undertaken by Bristol Water to replace the manhole cover, which will see the road close today and tomorrow.
Sleep Lane will close from its junction with Hamilton Way to a point south outside Ennerdale House. Access to residents and businesses will be retained where possible, but “delays are likely” according to Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Railway bridge inspection to close key road out of Bristol city centre
Railway inspection works will take place on Cheltenham Road from today, meaning the road will partially close until Wednesday. The inspection will be taken in two phases.
The first phase will see Cheltenham Road close between Cotham Brow and Zetland Road northbound only, and Cotham Brow (westbound) close between Cheltenham Road and property number 149. The closure is expected to be implemented from 9pm tonight until 5am tomorrow morning.
The second phase will see Cheltenham Road close between Cromwell Road and North Road on the southbound section. The closure will last from 9pm on Tuesday until 5am on Wednesday. The inspection of the bridge will be undertaken by Network Rail.
Craft fair to close Thornbury high street on Saturday
A craft fair in Thornbury on Saturday will close High Street. The road will be closed between Castle Court and Chapel Street.
According to One.Network, the closure will be implemented from 8am to 6pm as the High Street Craft Fair takes place.