Roadworks in Bristol and Road Closure Application Forms

Roadworks

The Highway Network Management Road Report provides you with information on roadworks throughout Bristol.  The information is updated on a weekly basis.

View roadworks report

Contact us

Email:  Traffic@bristol.gov.uk
Telephone:  0117 9031212 - Roadworks Helpline

Further information is also available below on:

Local travel news
National travel news
Highways Agency
Keep Moving

Or telephone the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 504 030.

Traffic light faults

To report a fault either fill out the Traffic Light Fault Report Form or you can call freephone 0800 854 229. Please try and give as much information as possible including an exact location and the nature of the fault.

Closing roads in Bristol

If you need to undertake works on a road in Bristol you will need to make an application using one of the forms below; this may involve payment of a fee. Depending on the application being made, the application process can take a period of weeks to complete. It is therefore advisable to submit an application as soon as possible.

Closing a road is a complicated task and council officers must ensure that your works have a suitable diversion and do not conflict with other road works or closures in the area. You must contact the Network Management team on 0117 903 1212 to discuss your proposals prior to submitting an application.

Road closure application forms

Street party application form

• For a street party, community gathering or major event. For example, St Paul’s carnival.
• Application fee: none
• Time required to process application (min): 6 weeks
• Duration of closure / restriction (max): 2 days

Temporary road closure application form for contractor works

• For contractors works. For example, associated with developments, utilities.
• Application fee: £1010 (plus £500 per additonal item)
• Time required to process application (min): 6 weeks
• Duration of closure / restriction (max): 18 months

Price increase from 1st April 2009

Urgent road closure application form for contractor works

• For urgent contractor works. For example, collapsed sewer, burst water main.
• Application fee: £175
• Time required to process application (min): None
• Duration of closure / restriction (max): 5 days

Price increase from 1st April 2009

Footway closure application form

• For contractors works on footways.
• Application fee: £120
• Time required to process application (min): 1 week
• Duration of closure / restriction (max): 6 months

Price increase from 1st April 2009

Temporary portable traffic lights application form

• To place 3-way or 4-way temporary signals on the highway.
• Application fee: None (£60 if less than 7 days notice)
• Time required to process application (min): 1 day
• Duration of closure / restriction (max): None

Contact us

For further information on any of the above forms:

Email: traffic@bristol.gov.uk

Telephone: 0117 903 1212

Fax: 0117 903 6813

Write to: Traffic Signals & Highway Network Management, Bristol City Council, 5th Floor, Wilder House, Wilder Street, Bristol, BS2 8PH