Work on constructing a new bus lay-by on Ashton Way in Keynsham is due to begin this week, Monday 27th February, to help facilitate the planned Keynsham High Street one-way trial.
Construction is expected to take 8 weeks.
During the work, there may be periods when either stop/go or 2-way temporary traffic lights will be required.
It will also be necessary to suspend a number of parking spaces within the adjoining Ashton Way car park.
Cllr Anthony Clarke (Conservative, Lansdown) Cabinet Member for Transport said: “The new bus lay-by is a welcome addition and will improve access for those who use public transport.
“It is a vital component in our vision for Keynsham town centre. We want to improve the pedestrian environment in the town and hope the trial of a one-way system on Keynsham High Street will help achieve this.”
As part of the Keynsham High Street trial, the following changes will take place:
- A one-way system will work southbound on the High Street from Charlton Road towards Bath Hill.
- A new bus stop will be added southbound, while a cycle contraflow will be created northbound towards Charlton Road.
- At the end of the High Street, all southbound traffic except buses, taxis and bicycles will need to turn left down Bath Hill.
- The current roundabout at the top of Bath Hill will be removed, creating a junction between the High Street and Bath Hill/Temple Street. There will be no right turn into the High Street for traffic coming up Bath Hill. Ashton Way will remain two-way to all traffic
Preparation work is currently being carried out with the trial layout expected to come into effect in May.
During the trial traffic flows will be monitored and the Council will undertake a paper-based and online consultation with the public about how they would like to see the space of the High Street developed.
For more information, and details of how to how to have your say, visit: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham.
