Badminton Road is a key route that connects South Gloucestershire and Bristol. The road stretches from Yate to Downend and is a key link from South Gloucestershire into Bristol. And in efforts by the council to improve the route, Signiant work is being done that significantly impacts those who live on the effected route.
For Downend locals, the work has meant that the not only do the roadworks obstruct the main road but also the four way traffic lights at the highstreets main junction, which is one of the areas busiest junctions as it leads off of the high street onto key roads such as Cleve Hill.
A letter to residents reads: "I am writing to advise you about essential roadworks that are to be carried out at Badminton Road, Downend (between No 107 the junction of Westbourne Road.) From March 7 2022, the road will be subject to major resurfacing works.