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Works start on transport hub in Pill
Work is underway to upgrade the precinct and nearby bus stops, with completion expected in March. These changes will make the area more welcoming, accessible, and easier to use for residents, visitors, and local businesses. Changes include:
- Modern bus shelters on Heywood Road.
- A larger precinct shelter with seating, lighting, and a living roof
- Real-time travel information screens so you know when your bus is due
- Safer, wider footways and a new crossing point
- Revitalised precinct with new paving, planting, seating, and a community noticeboard
We’re working with Alliance Homes, who own the precinct and are contributing to paving improvements. Stainless-steel bollards will replace existing ones, with drop-down versions for market days.
Whilst the works are taking place temporary bus stops are located in the northern layby on Heywood Road.
Works are expected complete mid March.
Queensway, New Bristol Road and B3440
B3440
Works have completed on the B3440 to improve traffic flow in Worle, with changes planned to the Queensway, New Bristol Road and B3440 junctions. These changes aim to ease congestion on one of the main routes in and out of Weston-super-Mare.
The changes include:
- Queensway bus lane Worle (food warehouse) – shut permanently. General traffic can use the lane.
- Inbound bus lane on the slip road from Somerset Avenue - shut until end of Queensway works starting next year. General traffic can use the lane
- New outbound bus lane towards J21 now open to buses. Also open to taxis and motorbikes and pedal cycles
The new slip road is the first phase of a larger project that will include significant improvements to the junctions downstream by the Court House and at Victory Roundabout.
The changes taking place next year at Queensway will ultimately provide extra capacity needed to help with the queues in the evening and peak period. This is why the new bus lane on the slip roads won’t be operational until the whole scheme is completed – we will then have the additional capacity needed for the bus lanes to work without causing longer queues. The works are purposely out of sequence to reduce the overall disruption of the scheme.
Buses carry 20% of people on the A370 corridor, even though they’re less than 1% of the vehicles. If we can grow that number further, we take pressure off the road network, to help people who can’t use the bus. That’s the overall aim.
Queensway
Future Queensway works (which will start later in 2026) will see the current signal-controlled junctions at Queensway/Walford Avenue and Bristol Road/B3440 will be replaced with two linked roundabouts. This redesigned layout will help traffic move more freely and efficiently, especially during peak times.
Improvements to existing roundabouts: minor but effective upgrades are also planned for two existing roundabouts on New Bristol Road:
- Victory Roundabout (by the Sainsbury’s trading estate entrance)
- The Summerhouse Pub Roundabout
Backwell A370 crossroads
Following further engagement with Backwell Councillors, changes have been made to plans for Backwell crossroads.
We will no longer be taking forward the bus lane option as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan programme. We are progressing, however, with the installation of smart traffic lights at Backwell and a pedestrian crossing near the leisure centre, with works now expected to start later in 2026.
It has been important to hear the views of Backwell Ward and Parish Members throughout this process, and we are committed to continuing close engagement as we move forward on the detail of the revised plans and their implementation.
Rownham Hill
Following extensive community feedback during spring 2024, alongside ongoing traffic surveys, some changes were made to the original plans. Notably, bus lanes in both directions of the A369 have been removed from the scheme to better reflect local views.
What to expect:
Smart traffic signals: new intelligent signals will detect traffic movement and co-ordinate with nearby junctions to improve overall flow. They will also use GPS technology to prioritise buses approaching the junction, helping to speed up public transport journeys.
Upgraded bus stops: bus stops at Bridge Road and North Road will receive modern shelters featuring real-time information screens, comfortable recycled plastic seating, and larger waiting areas to improve passenger experience.
Improved footpaths and cycleways: The shared footpath and cycleway along Ashton Court’s boundary, as well as the footpath between Beggar Bush Lane and North Road on Abbots Leigh Road, will be enhanced for safer walking and cycling.
Better crossing facilities: Pedestrian crossings near Bridge Road on Rownham Hill and at the A369 Ashton Court entrance will be modernised to improve safety and accessibility.
These upgrades aim to create a safer, more efficient junction for all users, supporting smoother traffic flow, more reliable bus services, and better active travel options.
Lime Kiln
Improvements on Lime Kiln started November 2025 and set to finish April 2026. Changes include:
- bus lanes on the A38 approaches to the roundabout to allow buses to bypass queuing traffic
- new bus priority traffic lights at the ends of the new bus lanes to give buses priority when joining the roundabout
- installing a toucan crossing for pedestrians and cyclists on the Colliters Way arm and the A38 Bristol Airport arm of the roundabout.
The roundabout is a key hub for several vital bus services, including the A1 Airport Flyer, A4 Air Decker, U2 Unibus, and the Falcon route. The A1 Airport Flyer alone sees more than 100,000 passenger journeys per month, with demand continuing to grow.
Clevedon schemes
Following initial engagement with the public, ward members, and the town council, as well as additional monitoring of the area, we have adjusted our plans for Clevedon.
We will not be proceeding with bus lanes on Southern Way and Central Way. Instead, we will implement additional road markings at roundabout entries to improve traffic flow and support better journeys for all road users.
Next steps: we are continuing to test proposed design changes for Moor Lane, Northern Way, Tickenham Road roundabout and All Saints Lane.
We will share updates on these plans and provide further details about the Clevedon proposals as soon as possible.