A MAJOR project designed to reduce the risk of flooding along the lower section of Whiteladies Road has at last been completed.
Work included fixing the uneven and narrow space on the pavements created by mature tree roots, to make it easier for people using wheelchairs or pushing buggies or prams to use the pavement.
A new cycle path, complete with new drainage and a repaved pavement, has been installed on both sides of the road.
Councillor Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, said: “I am pleased to see the improvement works along the lower section of Whiteladies Road completed. This stretch of road has experienced significant localised flooding over the years, particularly during periods of extreme weather; something that is unfortunately becoming more common because of the climate crisis.
“While the work has taken longer than expected, this section of one of Bristol’s busiest roads is now better prepared for the future. I’m also glad that we’ve been able to retain the beautiful mature trees that line the street, while making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to get around. I’d like to thank residents and road users for their patience throughout the works. I’d also like to thank the local property owners.
“This project was designed to fit in with plans, which are not being taken forward, to improve Park Street and the Triangle but I hope we will be able to improve connectivity for active travel along these routes in the future”
This project was funded using the highways maintenance block allocation from the UK government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, secured by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.