Works on a £4.6 million project to upgrade Thornbury High Street are due to start this month and take a year to complete. The controversial plans have split opinions within the town, with some fearing a drop in footfall due to the ban on cars being driven through the High Street.
South Gloucestershire Council hopes the project will boost the local economy, improve air quality and make it easier for people to walk and cycle to the High Street. The ban on through-traffic was brought in during the summer 2020, to help with social distancing.
The design of the road includes parking bays for waiting and loading, and disabled blue badge parking. The road will only be one-way, and for access only. The plans also include new cycle stands, benches, a bus shelter and planters.
