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Fishponds Road and Stapleton Road set for safety improvements
A five-mile stretch of road that runs from Bristol into South Glos is set to have major safety improvements made to it following a number of collisions over recent years.
According to council data, between August 1 2020 and August 1 2023, there were 140 collisions on the A432 including one fatal, 11 serious and 128 slight collisions, resulting in 149 casualties.
The £2.27m scheme is being funded by the Department for Transport through its Safer Roads Fund.
Bristol and South Glos councils are joining forces to each spend more than £1m on the route that encompasses Fishponds Road, Stapleton Road, Badminton Road and Downend Road.
Proposals include:
- Reducing some speed limits from 30mph to 20mph
- New and improved pedestrian crossings
- Measures to slow down traffic
- New road markings and signage
Ed Plowden, chair of the transport & connectivity committee at Bristol City Council, said: “The A432 has a poor safety record, and we want to make it safer and to feel more welcoming for everyone – whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling or driving.
“The proposed road safety measures are designed to reduce collisions, and make it easier for people to move around more safely and reliably.
“They also support our climate goals by encouraging more sustainable travel.”
Chris Willmore, South Glos’ cabinet member for transport, added: “This is one of the busiest routes in our area, and we know that safety is a real concern for residents and businesses.
“These proposals are designed to make the road safer for everyone and provide improvements to encourage more people to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport.”
The A432 Safer Roads survey is running until Friday 13. To find out more and take part, visit bristol.gov.uk/a432-safer-road-survey
Main photo: Martin Booth
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