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The river Avon with Avon Gorge either side and the A4 Portway running alongside.

3 March 2026

A4 Portway

Main phase of work to transform the A4 starts this month

Work to improve bus journeys and the walking, wheeling and cycling environment along the north-western section of the A4 Portway is ramping up.

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Construction Update

Lower part of Whiteladies Road to fully close for flood prevention works

Whiteladies Road (lower section)

Wednesday 11 to Wednesday 18 February 2026

Visualisation - Park Street - Charlotte Street to Park Street Avenue

2 February 2026

Bus Route 2

Proposed changes to multi-million pound transport projects to be considered

Bus Route 2 and Broadmead are two of six major projects, designed to improve sustainable transport options across the city, that are set to be reviewed by Bristol City Council’s Transport and Connectivity Committee when they meet on Thursday 5 February 2026.

A road showing mature trees with the roots encroaching on the pavement and road.

9 January 2026

Bus Route 2

Whiteladies Road project extended into the new year

Construction work, to prevent water from pooling and to improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes on the lower part of Whiteladies Road, has started up again after onsite investigations into underground drainage issues were completed.

Sign pointing to railway station and bus stops

7 January 2026

A4 Portway

Portway Park & Ride bus entrance to close for new gates to be installed

The final phase of a project to upgrade Portway Park & Ride’s bus entrance, to allow buses from the northwest of the city and beyond to access the Park & Ride site, is taking place this month.

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Construction Update

Temple Way works update January to March

Temple Way and its junction with Temple Back East

January to March 2026

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Construction Update

Upgrading a bus stop on Broad Weir

Broad Weir

5 January 2026 – late March 2026, with a lane closure from 18 Feb to 10 March

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Construction Update

College Green and Canons Road junction works update

College Green, Canons Road, St Augustine’s Parade

24 to 26 November and 1 to 12 December 2025

An aerial view looking up Park Street towards the Wills Tower

18 November 2025

Bus Route 2

Bus Route 2 update: Queens Road, the Triangle, Park Street and College Green

In January and February 2025, the council shared updated designs for the central section of the number 2 bus route. This is part of a multi-million pound project to improve the number 2 bus route along the A37 and A4018 from Henbury to Stockwood.

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Construction Update

Upgrading a bus stop on Bond Street

Bond Street

3 November 2025 to 2 January 2026

Temple Way with office buildings either side of a multiple lane road.

5 November 2025

Temple Way

Work to make Temple Way more accessible to start in December

A project, to make buses more reliable and routes safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists along Temple Way, is starting on Monday 1 December 2025.

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Construction Update

Christmas Street and part of Quay Street to close 31 October

Christmas Street and Quay Street

Friday 31 October 2025 from 8am to 4pm

Aerial view of Redcliffe Roundabout alongside St Mary Redcliffe church.

23 October 2025

City Centre

Bristol on the Move website launches

A new website has launched to help people stay informed about three major transport projects in Bristol.

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Construction Update

Christmas Street temporary closure – October

Christmas Street

20 October to 28 October 2025

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Construction Update

A4 Portway to close one-way overnight

A4 Portway

Thursday 16 October, 10pm to 5am

West Town Lane roundabout

1 October 2025

Bus Route 2

Work to boost active travel in Stockwood to start in November

Construction work, to make it safer to walk, wheel and cycle through Stockwood, is starting in November 2025, as part of the project to improve the number 2 bus route through Bristol.

Upcoming events

From getting your bike checked by a mechanic and finding out what travel offers you choose from, to upcoming art activities and community events, find out what’s on. 

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Man poses with bike holding a tool to repair it.

Upcoming Event

Dr Bike

Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS

Saturday 14 March 2026 – from 12pm to 4pm

Two people behind a stand with colourful banners, posters and leaflets.

Upcoming Event

Travel Advice

Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS

Saturday 14 March 2026 – from 12pm to 4pm

Close-up through rear spokes of bike mechanic at work

Upcoming Event

Bike Maintenance Training

Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS

Thursday 19 March 2026 – from 11.30am to 4pm

Man poses with bike holding a tool to repair it.

Upcoming Event

Dr Bike

Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS

Saturday 28 March – from 12pm to 4pm

Two people behind a stand with colourful banners, posters and leaflets.

Upcoming Event

Travel Advice

Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS

Saturday 28 March 2026 – from 12pm to 4pm

Close-up through rear spokes of bike mechanic at work

Upcoming Event

Bike Maintenance Training

Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DS

Saturday 28 March 2026 – 11.30pm to 4pm

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