Construction work has kicked off on an ambitious project designed to make travel across Bath safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users.
The Bath Quays Links initiative focuses on improving active travel options along Lower Bristol Road and Green Park Road. It aims to build better access to the Bath Quays bridge, which opened in 2022, by adding new cycle paths, pedestrian and cycle crossings, upgraded pavements, improved carriageways, and enhanced drainage systems. This marks a significant step toward establishing safer, greener, and more connected travel routes throughout the city.
Major upgrades will include segregated cycle lanes in both directions on Green Park Road, new zebra crossings, and relocated bus stops to improve safety and flow. On Lower Bristol Road, the scheme will introduce segregated cycle lanes alongside upgraded traffic signals and toucan crossings, smoothing the cycling experience toward Quays Bridge.
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The broader Bath Quays regeneration project is set to create up to 2,600 jobs and approximately 150 new homes. It also incorporates flood defenses, new trees, and the development of natural habitats, contributing to the area’s environmental sustainability.
Construction on Green Park Road began on 20 October and is expected to take about 10 months, with works on Lower Bristol Road planned for next year. To reduce disruptions during the busy Christmas period, all work will pause from 21 November to 5 January.
This project is part of a wider vision to link Bath’s key cycling and pedestrian routes, including National Cycle Route 4, the Weston to City Centre route, and the Bath Riverline project, further improving connectivity across the city.
Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, highlighted the importance of Bath Quays Links, stating, “This scheme is vital for creating safer, more connected routes that encourage walking, wheeling, and cycling, making active travel the natural choice for short journeys across Bath.”
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, described Bath Quays as a flagship regeneration initiative that will bring new jobs, homes, and improved transport infrastructure. She emphasized the £4.7 million regional investment supporting these transport improvements and noted the recent £752 million funding secured for further transport developments, which will benefit the whole West of England region with better buses, trains, and mass transit plans.
Aligned with the council’s Active Travel Masterplan, these upgrades will help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles for Bath residents and visitors alike.