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Work to improve Bristol's Old Market Gap to commence this month

The £1.2m scheme on the Castle Street and Tower Hill junction is being funded by West of England Combined Authority through a grant from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund

Impression of how the new cycling route in Bristol will look(Image: Bristol City Council)

Bristol City Council has announced that work to introduce new segregated cycling in the city centre will being on September 11.

The scheme aims to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety and will join the recently completed Old Market Roundabout cycle route with Castle Park. It is hoped cyclists will use this new route in favour of the Temple Way underpass.

The £1.2m construction work on the Castle Street and Tower Hill junction is being funded by West of England Combined Authority through a grant from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund.

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Councillor Don Alexander, cabinet member for transport, said: “I’m delighted that work is starting to improve this junction for pedestrians and cyclists, offering an alternate route to the Temple Way underpass which can get very busy.

“It’s a key priority of this administration to continue to make our roads safer and more accessible for all, to encourage more people to travel actively and improve their health while helping us to cut congestion and air pollution in the city.

“This is one of a series of projects that we’re progressing to make cycling and walking throughout Bristol a safer and more pleasant experience.”

Towards the end of the works, Lower Castle Street, Old Market Street and Tower Hill will close for around a week for resurfacing works that will mainly take place overnight.