Brunel Way A3029: Busy Bristol bridge to close down for 10 nights this month - here's when and why

Why is Avon Bridge on Brunel Way A3029 closing?

The bridge will be closed for 10 nights to allow Bristol City Council to carry out essential maintenance work to replace an expansion joint that has failed.

The dual carriageway will close overnight in alternate directions during the duration of the works.

To ensure heavy vehicles do not disturb the repairs, a single lane closure will be in place during the day throughout the works.

Councillor Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, said: “Following on from the emergency work in January and February, we are continuing with our planned work to replace the expansion joint.

“This is part of our ongoing maintenance of this structure. We recommend planning ahead and leaving more time for your journeys or finding alternative routes for these upcoming one-way closures.

“Thank you for your patience while we continue to maintain this aging part of our transport infrastructure.”

When will Avon Bridge on Brunel Way A3029 close?

The first closure will take place between March 17 and March 22 between 7pm and 6am.

It will impact the southbound heading towards Ashton Gate.

The second closure will take place between March 24 and 29 between 7pm and 6am and will impact the northbound heading towards Hotwells and Clifton.

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What diversion Routes will be in place during the closure of Avon Bridge on Brunel Way A3029?

Southbound diversion route:

- Go from Hotwell Road onto Anchor Road

- Then onto the A38 to St James Barton Roundabout

- Down the A4044 Bond Street

- Continue on the A4044 along Temple Way to Bath Bridges Roundabout

- Then onto the A370 Clarence Road to Bedminster Bridges Roundabout.

The diversion route will split from there with traffic travelling on the A4 Portway towards Avonmouth via Brunel Lock Road directed onto Commercial Road, and then Cumberland Road, Smeaton Road, Brunel Lock Road and back onto Brunel Way.

Traffic wishing to get back onto Brunel Way southbound will go from Bedminster Bridges Roundabout onto A370 Coronation Road, Clift House Road, and then left at Jessop Underpass onto Brunel Way.

Northbound diversion route:

- Go from Brunel Way onto Jessop Underpass, Clift House Road and Coronation Road

- Across Bedminster Bridge, along Commercial Road and Cumberland Road

- Then onto Brunel Lock Road.

Anyone planning to drive over Cumberland Basin flyover during these overnight works are warned to expect delays throughout.