A432 Safer Road Consultation
Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council proposed a range of safety measures, starting from where the A432 meets the A4174 in South Gloucestershire, heading southwest through three busy high streets in Downend, Fishponds and Easton.
Just over two miles of the route falls within South Gloucestershire, including Badminton Road and Downend Road, and three miles falls within the city of Bristol, including Fishponds Road and Stapleton Road.
Proposals included:
- Reducing some speed limits from 30mph to 20mph
- New and improved pedestrian crossings
- Measures to slow down traffic
- New road markings and signage
The aim of the project was to improve driver behaviour on the A432, to significantly reduce the chance of any road traffic incidents, especially serious or fatal ones.
Click here to download the consultation report.
'Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation considering proposed road safety measures for the A432. This consultation attracted significant interest, with a number of very detailed responses for consideration by the design and project teams. In light of this feedback, council officers would like to allow appropriate time to review the initial proposals, considering concerns and suggestions made. A separate document will follow setting out responses to frequent comments/suggestions and detailing how and where the initial proposals which were consulted on have been revised.
Key dates
- Start date: 15 December 2025
- End date: 13 February 2026