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The Sun
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic UK bridge used by thousands of drivers every day to close for four days from TODAY
A BRIDGE used daily by thousands of drivers will close for four days from today. The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, in Bristol, will temporarily shut down amid essential works. 2 2 Motorised vehicle and cyclist traffic will be prohibited from 7pm on Friday, May 16 to 7am on Monday, May 19. However, pedestrian access will remain unchanged during the four-day period. The contractors Taziker will be installing high-level lights around the towers while using roped access. In addition, they will also be carrying out further scaffolding and painting work. Speaking in a statement on the Clifton Suspension Bridge website, 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. Millions stuck in limbo as all highways and bridges shut down in major city – simple swap avoids travel headache "We hope that by keeping the road open during weekdays we will minimise the disruption caused." Earlier this month, the A3 and M25 around Wisley in Surrey were affected by a series of closures. Junction 10, where both motorways meet, has been part of an ongoing project to widen the A3. The closure was put in place to allow for resurfacing work. A419 closures - May 12-16 Monday May 12-Tuesday May 13 Roadworks started at 8pm on May 12 when the northbound carriageway was shut until 6am on Tuesday between the Commonhead junction and the A420. On Tuesday May 13, the northbound carriageway will shut from 8pm until 6am the following morning between the Commonhead junction and the A420. Wednesday May 14-Friday May 1 6 The southbound and northbound carriageways between the Commonhead Roundabout and junction 15 of the M4 will be closed from 8pm to 6am Workers are hopeful the project will be finished by Spring 2026. Meanwhile, drivers who use the A419 in and around Swindon faced a week of disruption. National Highways deemed the closure necessary while carrying out routine maintenance including carriageway sweeping. Motorists were advised to ensure they planed their route in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Suspension Bridge shuts to traffic over weekend
Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol will be closed to traffic over the weekend for refurbishments. The city landmark will shut to vehicles and cyclists from 19:00 BST on Friday to 07:00 BST on Monday while lights are installed on its two towers. Pedestrians will still have access, however. The closure will also allow workers to continue painting chains and erect scaffolding, staff said on the Clifton Suspension Bridge website. A diversion will be in place via Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and A369 Rownham Hill. Vehicles following the signed route will be exempt from Bristol City Council's Clean Air Zone. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Bridgemaster 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." She said cyclists could dismount and push their bikes across the bridge, but said they were requested to avoid using it if possible as only one footway would be open. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Landmark bridge to close for refurbishment Bridge leaving X prompts thousands of comments Landmark bridge gets multi-million pound refurb
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Clifton Suspension Bridge shuts to traffic for one weekend
Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol will be closed to traffic over the weekend for city landmark will shut to vehicles and cyclists from 19:00 BST on Friday to 07:00 BST on Monday while lights are installed on its two towers. Pedestrians will still have access, closure will also allow workers to continue painting chains and erect scaffolding, staff said on the Clifton Suspension Bridge website.A diversion will be in place via Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and A369 Rownham Hill. Vehicles following the signed route will be exempt from Bristol City Council's Clean Air Zone. Bridgemaster 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."She said cyclists could dismount and push their bikes across the bridge, but said they were requested to avoid using it if possible as only one footway would be open.
