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New segregated cycle lane opens
A new segregated cycle lane almost 400 metres long has opened in south Bristol.
The route runs parallel to Whitehouse Lane from near Philip Street to Hereford Street, with the road now also made one-way for motor vehicles.
Bristol City Council say the completion of the works mark a milestone for the East Bedminster Regeneration project and brings the Bedminster Green Highways Improvement scheme to completion.
Although when Bristol24/7 visited the cycle lane on Thursday morning, some work still appeared unfinished with temporary signage close to Philip Street and one section of the cycle lane fenced off around a manhole cover.
The new cycle lane links together the Malago Greenway and Filwood Quietway routes, providing a new way to travel on two wheels between south Bristol and the city centre.
As Bristol24/7 has previously reported, 100 hand-painted bollards have been installed along part of Whitehouse Lane and Hereford Street in a project initially proposed by Marcus Willcocks, an urban designer and researcher from Windmill Hill who sadly died in 2025.
Ed Plowden, chair of Bristol City Council’s transport & connectivity committee, said: “These improvements make getting around Bedminster safer, more convenient and enjoyable for everyone.
“Better walking, wheeling and cycling routes make active travel easier, whilst the enhanced road surface improves the journey for cars.
“These changes create a greener and more pleasant environment for residents, local businesses and visitors as well as supporting healthier lifestyles and a more connected community.”
Main photo & video: Martin Booth
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