Works to begin on B3440 junction

Works to update the B3440, Bristol Road, junction in Worle are set to start from Monday 6 October 2025.

The scheme aims to make the junction work more efficiently and effectively for all traffic, while creating the modern infrastructure needed to enhance current and future bus services.

During the works, temporary traffic management is planned as follows:

• 24/7 lane closure on Bristol Road, from the exit of the A370 to Shepherds Way. This phase of the works will start on 6 October and will take around one month.
• 24/7 narrow lanes and off-peak temporary traffic signals on Bristol Road, from Shepherds Way to the entry to the A370. This phase of the work will start in early November and take around one month.
• Full overnight closures of Bristol Road, from Shepherds Way to and from the A370. This phase of the works will start in early December and take approximately two weeks.

The above dates are subject to change due to weather delays or other unforeseen circumstances.

To minimise disruption, we are using lane closures rather than road closures wherever possible. The only full road closures will take place overnight, to allow for resurfacing and repairs to the road.

The bus lane inbound towards the Queensway roundabouts will not be operational until after the works complete at the Queensway / Walford Avenue / Bristol Road junctions, which will begin early 2026 and complete early 2027.

Georges Turn bus stop on the B3440 heading towards Worle will be moved 100m down the road, to a temporary location on the B3440 bridge above the A370.

Motorists are advised to plan their journeys by checking One Network, Google Maps, or local traffic updates before they travel.

To stay informed on the latest work check:

• One Network for details of roadworks: www.one.network
• www.travelwest.info for temporary bus services
• North Somerset Council's main Facebook page and the North Somerset Travel and Roads Facebook page for updates

If you're a local resident or business in the immediate works area, you will receive a letter through the door inviting you to sign up to an online scheme newsletter.

We have scheduled this work in phases to reduce disruption as much as possible for road users, opting for lane closures and brief overnight road closures. We ask for your patience and co-operation whilst we carry out this important work to this key junction".

Future phases of the project will see the two traffic light-controlled junctions between the Queensway and Walford Avenue, and Bristol Road and the B3440, converted into two connected roundabouts. Small changes are also planned for two roundabouts on New Bristol Road, to improve traffic flow - the Victory (at the entrance to the Sainsbury's trading estate), and by the Summerhouse pub.

The works at Queensway are part of bigger improvements for the A370 corridor. These include:

• 150 upgraded bus stops and shelters

• New transport hubs, which include more comfortable seating and Real Time Information points to see when your next bus is arriving

• Improved fares, working with bus operators to get more affordable and reliable journeys

The improvements are funded by UK Government through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), to stabilise and improve North Somerset's bus network, so that it can stand the test of time for our residents. Read more at: https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/bsip.