‘Travel disruption expected’ with closure of major route in and out of Bristol

Commuters face a week of delays
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Motorists are being warned to expect disruption next week due to the closure of a major route into and out of Bristol.

The A369 at Abbots Leigh, which leads up to the Ashton Court Estate, is set to close from Monday (April 25) for five days.

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No traffic will be allowed to pass in either direction at Rownham Hill between 9.30am and 3.30pm every day until Friday, April 29.

North Somerset Council said it had no choice but to close the road as essential works need to be carried out that would see diseased ash trees cleared from the A369.

Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s executive member for Neighbourhoods and Community Services, said: “We don’t take closure of such a main road lightly as we realise the inconvenience and disruption that it inevitably causes.

“Every effort is being made to carry out the works on time and we will communicate updates through the council’s social media channels.”

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The road closure is in place for all motorised and non-motorised traffic, including cyclists, horseriders and pedestrians.

Coun Solomon added: “Ash Dieback is now a national problem. Unfortunately, there is no way of stopping the disease and it’s feared it may affect up to 90 per cent of ash trees in Britain.

“The trees alongside the busy A369 have been identified by our tree officers as unsafe. As they pose a danger to road users, they require urgent removal.”

Diversion routes will be in place by connecting the A369 to the A370 using the B3129 (Beggar Bush Lane) near Failand and the B3129 (Clevedon Road) near Long Ashton.

Marshalls will be present to allow access to residents and businesses.

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