With an audience capacity of 19,000, the new YTL Arena Bristol is sure to be a smash hit for some big shows and concerts, but the parking and traffic for these could cause congestion. To avoid this, the South Gloucestershire Council and Bristol City Council are calling on communities who live and work around the site of the new arena to have their say.
The new YTL Arena Bristol which is being built in the Brabazon Hangars, next to the old Filton airfield, forms part of the massive Brabazon development which is set to transform the area north of Bristol. Development of the arena has been delayed multiple times, it is now scheduled to open at the end of 2025 or early 2026, but it has entered its final stages of design and the developers have confirmed work has begun on key infrastructure.
The two councils have launched a joint survey to learn more about the travel habits and parking needs of the communities around the planned arena. The information collected will help the councils to investigate what measures may be needed to help mitigate the impacts of the development, as residents may choose to drive and park on nearby streets.
