WORK is continuing to improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes on the lower part of Whiteladies Road.
The improvements began in July last year and a new cycle path has been installed.
However, the project had to be halted while drainage issues were investigated. Construction got back under way at the start of this year with the intention of stopping water pooling on the road.
Councillor Ed Plowden, chair of the Bristol City Council’s transport and connectivity committee, said: “Whiteladies Road has struggled with localised flooding for years and the mature trees, that line the eastern side of the street, have caused problems for pedestrians as their roots have made the narrow pavement surface uneven.
“I am pleased that work has restarted as we need to make Whiteladies Road more accessible for pedestrians and safer for cyclists, while retaining road space for vehicles and without losing any of the trees.
“Unfortunately, the need to resolve the drainage issues has added extra time to the project, which is now on course to be completed early in the spring.
“Thank you to everyone, especially residents and businesses along the route, for bearing with us while we work to improve Whiteladies Road for all.”
The northbound diversion is via Queens Road, St Pauls Road and left onto Whiteladies Road.
The diversion to access properties on the western side of Whiteladies Road is via Queens Road, Pembroke Road, Oakfield Road, and right onto Whiteladies Road.
Access is still being maintained for pedestrians and cyclists.
There will need to be an overnight road closure towards the end of the project for road resurfacing.
More details: Councillors’ column, Page 16