Information on upcoming bus stop improvements.
South Liberty Lane upgrades
Bus stops along South Liberty Lane in Ashton will benefit from several upgrades to improve passenger experience and make travelling by bus safer and easier for all passengers.
Six bus stops along South Liberty Lane will be upgraded to include new:
- raised kerbs, this will make boarding and alighting easier and safer for all bus passengers
- yellow bus stop road markings, this will enable buses to pull up parallel to the new raised kerbs and make the bus stop location clear to other road users
- paving of the passenger waiting areas, this will distinguish the bus stop waiting area from the pavement to help make the bus stop more visible
- two bus stops will receive new posts and flag signs, the other stops will retain their existing ones
Additionally, 9 new pedestrian crossings, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving will be added:
- at the junction of Alma Place and South Liberty Lane
- west of the southbound Alma Place bus stop
- at the junction of South Liberty Lane and Winterstoke Road
- east of the northbound Industrial Park bus stop
- west of the southbound Industrial Park bus stop
- at the junction of Risdale Road and South Liberty Lane
- west of the southbound Buttercup Walk bus stop
- at the junction of South Liberty Lane with the southside industrial estate
- east of the northbound Nelson Street bus stop
Select the links below to open the plans of the upgraded stops:
- pdf The Batches (southbound)(1.02 MB)
- pdf The Batches (northbound)(1003 KB)
- pdf Liberty Park(1.04 MB)
- pdf Buttercup Walk(1.10 MB)
These improvements are funded by the Bus Stop Grant, awarded to Bristol City Council by the West England Mayoral Combined Authority.
If you need an alternative way of accessing the plans above, for example a plain text version, email transport.engagement@bristol.gov.uk.
How the work will take place
Timeframe
The work is due to start in mid June 2026 and will take around 9 weeks to finish.
Temporary bus stops and traffic management
The work will be completed in phases, with temporary bus stops and traffic lights in place along the route.
Temporary bus stop signs will be displayed at the site.
The Batches: temporary stops
Temporary stops for The Batches are:
- near the junction with Nelson Street (southbound services)
- near Number 1 South Liberty Lane (northbound services)
Liberty Park and Buttercup Walk: temporary stops
Temporary stops for Liberty Park and Buttercup Walk are:
- opposite the junction to Swiss Road (southbound services)
- near Number 90 South Liberty Lane (northbound services)
Downleaze, inbound, towards city centre, upgrades
The bus stop will be upgraded to include:
New footpath and waiting area
A new footpath will connect the existing footpath and new pedestrian crossing, with a new larger waiting area at the bus stop. This will make the bus stop easier to access for all passengers.
New raised kerb
This will make it easier and safer for people to get on and off the bus.
Upgraded bus shelter
The old shelter will be replaced with a new shelter and will include a real time information screen showing live arrivals and waiting times.
Repainted ‘bus stop' yellow road markings
These help buses pull in close to the kerb and show other road users where the bus stop is.
New litter bin
A new litter bin will be installed.
Improvements to the Downleaze T-junction
Two new pedestrian crossings with tactile paving to help people cross the road safely.
Additional upgrades:
- Repainted existing double yellow lines and ‘give-way' road markings.
- Removal of one existing car parking space to the south of the bus stop.
This will allow the bus to easily and safely pull into and away from the bus stop.
Select the pdf Downleaze bus stop upgrades plan(431 KB) to view these upgrades.
If you need an alternative way of accessing the plans above, for example a plain text version, email transport.engagement@bristol.gov.uk.
These improvements are funded by the Bus Stop Grant, awarded to Bristol City Council by the West England Mayoral Combined Authority.
How the work will take place
Timeframe
The work is due to start in August and will take around 4 weeks to finish.
Temporary bus stops and traffic management
During the works, lane closures and temporary traffic signals will be in place.
More details about this will be shared when available.