Proposed A4 Portway Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
About the A4 Portway transport corridor project
The A4 in Bristol links two of the city’s park and ride sites: one at Portway and one at Brislington.
The A4 Portway project is a key component of the strategic corridors programme, which seeks to address regional congestion, improve bus reliability, and promote sustainable travel modes. Making Bristol and the wider region’s transport network more efficient will deliver growth, productivity, and reduce air pollution.
Proposals include new 24 hour inbound and outbound bus lanes, toucan and zebra crossings, speed humps on adjoining streets and speed limit reductions.
The project also proposes improvements to shared footways, although these changes are not covered in this statutory consultation.
About this consultation
To make changes to the highway, the council must create a Traffic Regulation Order. As part of this, the council has a legal obligation to consult on the changes.
Plans of the proposals can be found on the further information section of this page.
Tell us what you think
This consultation is open from Friday 27 June and will close at midnight on Monday 21 July 2025.
Please take part in our survey and submit by 21 July 2025 to make sure your views are considered.
What happens next
The responses will be reviewed and considered by the council before proceeding with any of the relevant proposals.
Further information
Supporting documentation for the consultation:
Notice of proposals
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Notice of Proposal for combined bus lanes, speed limits and waiting restrictions(141 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Notice of Intent for Road Humps(78 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Notice of Intent for Pedestrian Crossings(159 KB)
Statement of reasons
Bus lanes CAE/ADL/ P-1319A
Proposed Bus Lanes
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Bus Lanes - Area Plan(11.94 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Bus Lanes - Insets 1 to 3(1.22 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Bus Lanes - Insets 4 to 6(1.28 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Bus Lanes - Insets 7 to 9(1.14 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Bus Lanes - Insets 10 to 12(1.49 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Bus Lanes - Insets 13 & 14(1.24 MB)
Existing Bus Lanes
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Bus Lanes - Area plan(11.61 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Bus Lanes - Insets 1 to 3(1.04 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Bus Lanes - Insets 4 to 6(1.02 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Bus Lanes - Insets 7 to 9(985 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Speed Limits - Insets 10 to 12(1.19 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Bus Lanes - Insets 13 & 14(1.18 MB)
Speed Limits CAE/ADL/ P-1319B
Proposed Speed Limits
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Speed Limits - Area Plan(9.58 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Speed Limits - Insets 1 to 3(1.23 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Speed Limits - Insets 4 to 6(1.02 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Speed Limits - Insets 7 to 9(967 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Speed Limits - Insets 10 to 12(1.19 MB)
Existing Speed Limits
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Speed Limits - Area Plan(11.94 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Speed Limits - Insets 1 to 3(1.09 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Speed Limits - Insets 4 to 6(1.29 MB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Speed Limits - Insets 7 to 9(972 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Existing Speed Limits - Insets 10 to 12(1.19 MB)
Waiting restrictions CAE/ADL/ P-1319C
Proposed Waiting Restrictions
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Waiting Restrictions - Part 1(790 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Waiting Restrictions - Part 2(902 KB)
Road Humps CAE/ADL/ P-1319D
Proposed Road Humps
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Road Humps - Portview Road(361 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Road Humps - Station Road(498 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Road Humps - Woodwell Road(551 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Road Humps - Valerian Close(483 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Road Humps - Hadrian Close & Roman Way(435 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Road Humps - Granby Hill(444 KB)
Pedestrian Crossings PX/CH/25/007
Proposed Pedestrian Crossings
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Pedestrian Crossings - Sylvan Way(411 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Pedestrian Crossings - Portway-Riverleaze(435 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Pedestrian Crossings - Portway-Sea Walls CP(373 KB)
- pdf A4 Portway TROs: Proposed Pedestrian Crossings - Merchants Road(453 KB)
Key dates
- Start date: 27 June 2025
- End date: 21 July 2025