A transformative £4.7 million investment has been announced for Bath Quays, one of the city’s most dynamic regeneration projects. Upgrades focused on walking and cycling infrastructure will kick off in September, ushering in a new era of safer, greener, and more accessible routes.
Key improvements include segregated cycle lanes in both directions, relocated bus stops, and a new zebra crossing on Green Park Road. On Lower Bristol Road, enhanced cycle lanes, upgraded signal systems, and toucan crossings will facilitate smoother, safer travel towards Quays Bridge.
Bath Quays is set to generate up to 2,600 jobs and deliver 150 homes, along with new flood defences, tree planting, and habitat creation, transforming the area into a vibrant waterside community.
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Helen Godwin, the new Labour Mayor of the West of England, highlighted the project’s significance: “Bath Quays is a flagship regeneration scheme, creating jobs, homes, and new business spaces while reducing pollution and unlocking the potential of our waterfront. Collaborating with the council, we aim to improve connectivity and access to these opportunities.”
Godwin also emphasized the broader transport vision: “By investing now in walking and cycling infrastructure and maintaining roads and bridges, we lay the groundwork for a modern transport network in the West of England. The recent £752 million funding secured will accelerate improvements, including better buses, trains, and mass transit options like trams.”
Councillor Sarah Warren, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Bath and North East Somerset, expressed enthusiasm for the project’s impact: “The Bath Quays Links Full Business Case’s approval marks a key milestone, enabling the delivery of safer, greener, and more accessible routes for residents, businesses, and visitors. It connects to existing active travel networks, pushing Bath towards becoming a truly sustainable and connected city.”
The proposal will be reviewed by Helen Godwin and Council Leaders on Friday, July 18. If approved, construction is scheduled for completion by June next year, promising an exciting future for Bath’s evolving cityscape.