Details of the m1 Metrobus extension plan, changes to the plan, and when the construction will start and finish.
m1 Metrobus extension
We're working to extend the m1 metrobus route in the south of the city.
The m1 currently travels between Cribbs Causeway and Hengrove Park via
- Patchway
- Aztec West
- Stoke Gifford
- UWE Frenchay Campus
- Broadmead
- the city centre
- Bedminster
- Inns Court
- Hengrove
We're working to extend the route from Hengrove Park Leisure Centre to Imperial Retail Park.
Active travel improvements
Alongside the m1 extension, we're working to make active travel routes in the Hawfield Road area in Hartcliffe safer, to encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle.
Changes include:
- extending the m1 metrobus route from Hengrove Park Leisure Centre through the new housing development at William Jessop Way, along Hawfield Road and onto Imperial Retail Park
- replacing bus stops at Imperial Park and Hawkfield Road with high quality, metrobus branded bus shelters that include real-time information and raised platform waiting areas to provide step-free access onto the metrobus
- installing a two-way cycle path along Hawkfield Road that is separated from the pavement and road
- upgrading pedestrian and cycling crossings on Hawkfield Road, Briscoes Avenue, Fulford Road and Whitchurch Lane
- reducing speed limits and adding new traffic calming measures, including raised tables (flat, elevated sections of the road that are built higher than the surrounding road) and speed cushions (small speed bumps)
- closing part of Butterfly Lane, at its junction with Hawkfield Road, to motorised traffic.
- restricting parking and loading long Hawkfield Road
Funding
This project is being funded by the UK government through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Public consultation results
We asked for views on proposals through a public consultation in August and September 2024.
pdf Read the engagment report(1.58 MB) .
The statutory consultation, on the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) elements of the scheme, took place from 12 September to 6 October 2025.
Final designs
Following feedback through the public consultation and further road safety audits and quality assurance processes, we have made some key changes to enhance road safety.
Changes include:
- moving the end of the separated cycle path away from the toucan crossing on Hawkfield Road, between Hengrove Way roundabout and Whitchurch Lane
- adding railings to the bus stop bypasses along the westside of Hawkfield Road
- enhancing the pedestrian crossing on Hawkfield Road by including zebra crossings on all side road junctions
- adding an extra pedestrian crossing on Hawkfield Road to provide more convenient access with Petherton Road
- planting wildflowers on the embankment between Hengrove roundabout and Whitchurch Lane
- adding no loading at peak times (Monday to Friday, 7am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm) along the west of Hawkfield Road, between Whitchurch Lane and Fulford Road
- installing a formal WESTscoot/WESTbike parking bay for e-scooters and e-bikes next to the cycle path and pavement near Whitchurch Lane
- installing cycle stands at the Fulford Road northbound bus stop
- installing a timber kerb along the separated cycle path along Hawkfield Road (after Briscoes Avenue) to protect the trees
All other areas of the designs remain the same.
Timelines
Construction will start from early January 2026, starting at the northern end of Hawkfield Road by Hengrove roundabout.
The work will be carried out in phases along Hawkfield Road to its junction with Butterfly Lane.
Construction should be completed by autumn 2026.
Traffic management
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be installed to enable the works to take place.
Temporarily close Hawfield Road's junctions
We'll install new crossings with raised tables.
To do this we'll need to temporarily close Hawfield Road's junctions with:
- Whitchurch Lane
- Briscoes Avenue
- Fulford Road
Residents will still have access via alternative routes.