Extensive roadworks are set to commence in Clevedon this week, with work beginning on 3rd August and expected to continue until the end of the year. This comprehensive scheme includes traffic flow adjustments, the introduction of a new pedestrian crossing, and the installation of two new bus shelters.
North Somerset Council has outlined that the project’s primary goal is to enhance safety and ease of access for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users travelling to and from the town centre.
Cllr Hugh Malyan, Cabinet member for highways and transport, emphasised the importance of these improvements: “These developments are a key element of our Bus Service Improvement Plan, which strives to make public transport more reliable, accessible and appealing to all.
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“Clevedon’s new transport hub, along with others throughout North Somerset, will provide better facilities for passengers and encourage more sustainable travel choices.”
One of the significant changes involves redirecting all traffic to the right-hand side of the clocktower. The existing bus stop on Old Street will be relocated to the left-hand side, while the kerb line will be realigned to facilitate two-way traffic.
Additionally, the X10 bus route will be extended to serve upper Clevedon, operating between The Triangle and the seafront before making a short loop through Walton Park.
Improvements include a new loading bay, an additional car parking space, and a pedestrian crossing constructed on Old Street at the site of the current bus stop. Two new bus shelters will be erected on Kenn Road and in The Triangle area. Further enhancements include the installation of new benches and improved cycle facilities.
Some of the benches will be designated as ‘happy to chat’ benches, designed to combat loneliness by inviting passers-by to sit and engage in conversation.
These roadworks form part of a broader programme across North Somerset, which aims to upgrade 150 bus stops and shelters, introduce new bus lanes, and offer more affordable bus fares.