It is not much more than three miles long, but connecting the city centre to north Bristol, as well as the M4 and M5 make the M32 an important road for Bristol commuters. Roadworks to allow Metrobus lanes to be built caused huge delays for many drivers, not least due to reduced speed limits.
Since Metrobus routes began using the M32 the speed limit has not been raised, meaning drivers travel much slower than they do on other motorways. Now a South Gloucestershire councillor is saying the motorway should be officially downgraded to an A-road.
This is because plans for a park and ride which could be used by commuters who need to get into the city centre have hit a stumbling block with no suitable sites. Park and ride bus journeys are not allowed on motorways.
