The Old City and King Street in Bristol’s city centre are set to be pedestrianised permanently in a £2 million plan.
Bristol City Council is preparing to ask for the funding to make major changes to the historic part of the city centre, making certain streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The pedestrianisation plans would also see more outdoor seating space for pubs and restaurants.
Bars along King Street have pushed for pedestrianisation for several years, and the council announced early plans before the pandemic hit. But with the need for social distancing and boosting hospitality businesses, a temporary scheme was introduced in summer 2020.
