Work has begun in South Gloucestershire to construct a new slip road to a recycling centre in Mangotsfield. On-site preparation work commenced on Monday (October 3) at Sort It recycling centre at Carsons Road to reduce traffic queues during busy periods.
South Gloucestershire Council secured planning permission in June to drive forward with its plans for the dedicated road to reduce the impact on the local highway network and make access to the site easier and safer for residents. The council has said that public access to the recycling centre will be maintained wherever possible to minimise disruption.
The council will first have to ensure the work will not disrupt any wildlife by checking for nesting birds and installing reptile fencing around the site. It added that the site will be improved for nature and wildlife, including installing bat and bird boxes, insect hotels, reptile hibernation and basking habitats, planting trees, a new hedgerow and wildflower seeding.
