Full list of road closures as Bristol's iconic Balloon Fiesta returns this weekend
Find out which roads will be closed or restricted as the Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns this weekend, with closures affecting the Ashton Court area.
The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court Estate this weekend (August 8 to 10) with an incredible line-up of hot air balloons, including some with very creative special shapes.
The festival celebrates the city’s rich heritage in hot air ballooning and will be packed with entertainment, activities, food and hot air balloons with a jam-packed programme of entertainment, activities, food and hot air balloons.
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To make sure the event runs smoothly and safely, the following roads will be closed:
From 7pm to Midnight on August 8,9 and 10:
- Brunel Way (A370) north eastbound carriageway from Long Ashton By-Pass (A370) to Ashton Gate Underpass (A3029)
- Brunel Way (A370) south westbound carriageway from Winterstoke Road (A3029) to Long Ashton By-Pass (A370)
- Clanage Road (A369) northbound carriageway from Clanage Roundabout (A369) to Rownham Hill (A369)
- Clanage Road (A369) southbound carriageway from Rownham Hill (A369) to Brunel Way (A370)
- Clanage Roundabout
- Portishead Way (A369) from Brunel Way (A370) to Winterstoke Underpass (A369)
- Winterstoke Underpass (A369) northbound carriageway from Ashton Road (A3029) to Clanage Roundabout (A369)
- Winterstoke Underpass (A369) southbound carriageway from Clanage Roundabout (A369) to Winterstoke Road (A3029)
- Courtlands Lane from Kennel Lodge Road to Parkland Road
- Parklands Road from Clanage Road (A369) to Courtlands Lane
- Clanage Road (A369)
- Kennel Lodge Road
- Clanage Road (A369) access route into Bedminster Cricket Club Sports Ground
From August 8 to 10:
- Kennel Lodge Road from Clanage Road (A369) north westwards for 200 meters
Clifton Suspension Bridge
The iconic bridge will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles for two evenings from 6pm to midnight next week.
The closures will take place on August 8 and 9 to coincide with Bristol Balloon Fiesta Night Glows.
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