What we're doing, timeline of work, and access information.
Construction work started in Victoria Street on 14 January 2024 to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more appealing.
The project includes:
- installing a two-way segregated cycleway linking with Bristol Bridge and Temple Gate
- upgrading Victoria Street's junction with Counterslip
- improving and enlarging 3 bus stops and adding living roofs to 2 of them
- improving the public realm with planting and space for seating
- adding crossing points that are at the same level as pavements
- resurfacing the road and pavements
- electric vehicle charging area for taxis and one extra electric vehicle charging space for the general public
This £5 million scheme is part of the A37 and A4018 transport corridor project to improve the number 2 bus route. It's being funded by the UK Government as part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, which is administered by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Timeline and programme
The work is expected to take around 15 months and will be carried out in phases. The amount of time it takes will depend on external factors such as the weather and availability of materials.
The project is expected to be completed in late spring 2026.
Access and disruption
Victoria Street will remain open for most of works, although temporary traffic signals will be in use, so some delays are likely.
Side streets leading onto Victoria Street may need to close at points throughout the works.
Road resurfacing will take place overnight towards the end of the project in late spring 2026.
Access to properties along Victoria Street will be maintained throughout the works, although there may occasionally be slight delays or short periods when access could be limited to residents and shop owners.
Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Contractor for the works
Our contractor for the project is ETM.
If there's a problem onsite, email ETM on info@ETM-Group.co.uk or call 0117 953 3654.
Travel offers
While the work is taking place, you can take advantage of up to £100 of travel offers, including free bus, Park & Ride and rail vouchers, and free bike loans, cycling training and more.