The A370 is a key corridor for bus improvements. The corridor is used by several bus routes including the popular X1 service (between Weston and Bristol) which carries 128,000 passenger journeys every month.
We have been working with communities to discuss, develop and implement bus priority schemes along the A370. This page outlines the progress and status of each scheme.
You can also visit our engagement and consultation process page to view any proposals that are currently open for feedback.
Status of scheme: complete
Status of scheme: complete
Providing links to the West Country mainline.
Status of scheme: in progress
Continuing to bed in. Traffic signals have been configured so that they are able to sense GPS trackers on buses approaching the junction using the bus lane. This gives the traffic lights the capability to sense an approaching bus, which then triggers the lights to change, to give that bus priority over general traffic where safe to do so.
Our set-up of the digital system to recognise the GPS trackers from buses is complete, and are now waiting for the bus operators to connect to the system on their side.
This will enable the traffic signals to operate more effectively once complete. As ever, we will continue to monitor the junction in the months ahead.
Status of scheme: works in progress
The A370 Wood Hill junction is being reconfigured to help improve local congestion and traffic flow long-term.
The main period of works is expected to finish in November 2024.
Reconfiguring the junction will work alongside wider updates on the road network.
Status of scheme: proposed scheme under development
Responses from engagement period, including public survey and in-person event, are being considered. No formal executive decision expected before December 2024.
Status of scheme: plans for the junction are under way
We are planning improvements to the A370 Smallway crossroads in Congresbury to help ease congestion. The planned improvements will complement recent changes to the nearby Wood Hill junction. Together, these enhancements will help to improve traffic flow, leading to smoother movement across the local road network.
The new design for the Smallway junction has been shaped by 2023 discussions with local ward and parish councillors. A public information event was held in Congresbury in November 2024. A public survey on the designs closed on 3 December 2024.
An engagement summary report has now been published, and includes information on next steps for the scheme.
Status of scheme: proposed scheme in development.
Public engagement phase yet to begin.
Status of scheme: proposed scheme in development
Public engagement phase yet to begin.
