One Path BS5 is a collaborative design project for the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. It seeks to address issues that sometimes arise on the very busy 1.5 mile stretch of the traffic-free path between Clay Bottom and Trinity Street.
Current closure
Location: Clay Bottom
Duration: This work is expected to continue until early July - more details to follow.
Diversion: The signposted diversion is via Clay Bottom road.
The diversion is signposted, guiding people around the closure via Clay Bottom road. Map Data © Openstreetmap Contributers. Microsoft, Esri Community Maps Contributors. Map Layer By Esri.
Please note:
- This diversion requires on-road cycling.
- The access point linking to Rose Green Road is closed. To get from Rose Green Road to the path, please use the nearby Clay Hill access, or go under the bridge and use the Clay Bottom access.
- Please follow the signposted diversion around the closure and ensure you do not trespass on the private property of nearby residents.
Upcoming closures
#1
Location: Greenbank Road (west) access to Clay Bottom.
Duration: Starting week commencing Monday 4 July, this section will be closed for approximately three weeks.
Diversion: The signposted diversion will be via Greenbank Road and Clay Bottom road.
Upcoming closure between Greenbank Road (West) and Clay Bottom, with a diversion in place to guide around it. Map Data © Openstreetmap Contributers. Microsoft, Esri Community Maps Contributors. Map Layer By Esri.
Please note:
- This diversion requires on-road cycling.
- The access point linking to Rose Green Road will be closed. To get from Rose Green Road to the path, please use the nearby Clay Hill access, or go under the bridge and use the Clay Bottom access.
- Gordon Road, Greenbank Road (east), and Clay Bottom (west) accesses will also be closed.
- A temporary signalised crossing will be in place where the diversion route crosses Rose Green Road.
- Please follow the signposted diversion around the closure and ensure you do not trespass on the private property of nearby residents.
#2
Bruce Road to Greenbank Road - more details to follow.
Check back here for more upcoming closures and diversions as the works progress.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the path need to be closed?
Due to the restricted width available and the nature of the works, it is not possible to do most of the construction work safely with the path open.
Will the path be open at the weekends and outside of working hours?
The contractor will do their best to open sections whenever possible but unfortunately for safety reasons, it often won’t be possible to re-open sections outside of working hours or at weekends.
Can I still use Newtown Park when that section of path is closed?
Yes, though the stretch of path adjacent to Newtown Park will be closed, along with the compound area, the park will remain open throughout.
What signs will go up on the upgraded path?
We are in the process of evaluating the Left is Best trial. The outcome will inform the permanent signs that will be installed on this stretch. We will share the results soon.
What will the finished path look like?
Take a look at the path designs below.
More about the One Path: BS5 project
The Bristol and Bath Railway Path has been meeting the needs of the local BS5 community for over 40 years.
It provides a much-loved inner-city green space to enjoy, travel, rest, socialise and reflect in.
In recent years, the popularity of the path has led to issues of conflict between some path users.
Some people have been put off using the path as it’s not felt accessible to them.
In this project, Sustrans has been working in partnership with Bristol City Council and the communities who use and live near the railway path to find solutions.
The project is funded by the Department for Transport through our Paths For Everyone programme, and a contribution from Bristol City Council.
Through a series of workshops, surveys, online and in-person sessions, we worked with different communities to design the solutions required between Clay Bottom and Trinity Street.
The aim of this project is to make the path a safer more inclusive space where no one is excluded.
About the project works
Work began on Monday 31 January 2022.
The busy stretch of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path between Trinity Street and Clay Bottom is being upgraded in sections over the coming months.
Once complete, improvements will make the space safer and more accessible for everyone.
Completion is expected in the summer of 2022.
There are intermittent closures to allow for the series of works and installations to take place.
Where sections of the path are closed, diversions via adjacent streets are signposted.
These guide people from one end of a closure to the other.
Closed sections will be reopened when it is safe to do so but in some cases sections may close again at a later date to allow for the completion of works.
The contractor is minimising the impact on path users and neighbours as much as possible throughout this time but please allow extra time for your journeys.
Take a look at the final designs for the One Path: BS5 project
If you’d like to get in touch about this project, please email south@sustrans.org.uk.
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