A weekend bridge closure is planned in May as vital refurbishment works continue at the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
There will be a weekend bridge closure at the Clifton Suspension Bridge as contractors Taziker carry out the installation of high-level lights round the towers using roped access. The closure will also be used to continue with the painting of the chains from the carriageway side and carrying out further scaffolding works.
The bridge will be closed to traffic and cyclists from 7.00pm on Friday 16th May to 7.00am on Monday 19th May. Throughout the weekend, a diversion route will be signed using Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and A369 Rownham Hill.
Traffic following the official signed diversion routes from the bridge during these times will be exempt from Bristol City Council’s Clean Air Zone. To find out more visit www.bristol.gov.uk/caz.
Bridge Master, Trish Johnson, said “As part of this project to conserve the bridge for many years to come, we need to schedule occasional road closures to carry out works safely. During these closures our contractor, Taziker, will be undertaking electrical works, scaffolding works, and painting the chains from the roadway. We will also take advantage of the closure to conduct inspections and general maintenance.
“During these bridge closures pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge, but cycling will be prohibited. Cyclists may dismount and walk across the bridge, but as only one narrow footway will be open, cyclists are requested to avoid using the bridge if possible.
“Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust wishes to apologise for the inconvenience which these closures will cause. We hope that by keeping the road open during weekdays we will minimise the disruption caused.”