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Bristol Junction Reopens After 7 Years of Traffic Measures
9 Apr
Summary
- Traffic restrictions at Hambrook junction were lifted after seven years.
- Pollution levels have met legal limits for two consecutive years.
- The junction reopening is expected to be completed by April 27.
Traffic restrictions imposed seven years ago at the Hambrook junction near Bristol are being lifted, marking a significant improvement in local air quality. These measures, established in 2019 to combat high roadside nitrogen dioxide levels, will be removed as pollution has consistently met legal limits for two consecutive years.
South Gloucestershire Council confirmed that normal traffic movements will resume. The reopening of the junction, coordinated with A4174 ring road resurfacing, is anticipated to be completed by April 27. This follows a national assessment in 2017 which identified the area as exceeding pollution standards.
Various traffic changes were made, including removing specific right turns and straight-ahead movements. The latest air quality data from 2024 shows compliance with national standards, building on success in 2023. This compliance allows for the formal revocation of the order.
Councillor Sean Rhodes stated his delight, recognizing the junction's importance and the concerns of residents. He emphasized the council's work to secure government direction for removing the measures, assuring continued air quality monitoring to maintain a balance between traffic flow and environmental health.
