Work has officially commenced on the Bath Quays Links, a transformative project designed to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users in Bath. This ambitious scheme focuses on Lower Bristol Road and Green Park Road, key arteries in the city that will soon offer more enjoyable and secure travel options.
Central to the initiative is better access to the Bath Quays bridge, which opened in 2022. The upgrade includes new segregated cycle paths running both ways, additional pedestrian and cycle crossings, and significant improvements to pavements, road surfaces, and drainage systems. Together, these features represent a major advancement toward greener, safer, and more connected routes throughout Bath.
On Green Park Road, the project introduces relocated bus stops, a new zebra crossing, and dedicated cycle lanes designed to keep cyclists safe and improve traffic flow. Meanwhile, Lower Bristol Road will see enhanced signal and toucan crossings alongside segregated cycle lanes, creating smoother cycling routes leading to Quays Bridge.
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Bath Quays is more than just a travel upgrade; it’s part of a broader regeneration plan that aims to bring up to 2,600 new jobs, 150 homes, and improved flood defenses to the area. The project also emphasizes environmental benefits, including planting new trees and developing habitats to support local wildlife.
Construction on Green Park Road began on Monday, 20 October, and is expected to wrap up within 10 months. Work on Lower Bristol Road will commence next year. To reduce disruption during the festive period, construction will pause from 21 November to 5 January.
This initiative will integrate seamlessly with other citywide improvements, such as enhancements to National Cycle Route 4, the Weston to City Centre route, and the Bath Riverline project, creating an extensive network of active travel options.
Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, said: “Bath Quays Links is a milestone in active travel infrastructure for our city. It will connect safer, more accessible routes for walking, wheeling, and cycling, making active travel the natural choice for short trips across Bath.”
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, added: “Bath Quays is one of the region’s most exciting regeneration projects. With £4.7 million in regional investment alongside the council, this transport upgrade will deliver visible improvements in Bath. Our recent record £752 million funding secured for transport means the West of England is ready to advance with better buses, trains, and mass transit solutions.”
The Bath Quays Links project is a cornerstone of the council’s Active Travel Masterplan, supporting efforts to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and encourage healthier lifestyles for all residents.