Vital road repairs will be undertaken to the A432 this year thanks to investment secured by Conservative-run South Gloucestershire Council.
Conservative councillors have managed to obtain almost £1m from the West of England Combined Authority for a road resurfacing programme at two separate locations on Badminton Road.
Almost half a million pounds will be spent resurfacing a 430 metre stretch of the A4320 between the junction at Cleeve Hill/Road to Cleeve Park Road. A similar sum will be spent resurfacing a 450 metre stretch between Westbourne Road to Blackhorse Lane.
Ensuring the road network is kept in top condition is a key priority for the local Conservatives, who have spent more than £22m on road repairs across South Glos since 2019.
These particular sections of the A432 run through Frenchay & Downend, and the Conservative councillors for the ward – Liz Brennan, Ben Burton and James Griffiths – have welcomed the investment.
Cllr Liz Brennan said: “With these sections of road running through Frenchay and Downend, I’m delighted to say that we will be able to undertake this vital resurfacing work later this year as part of our commitment to keeping South Gloucestershire moving.”
Conservative-run South Glos Council will spend around £15m on vital road improvement schemes this year.
Soundwell Road in Staple Hill will also see significant investment this year, with £485,000 earmarked for resurfacing work between Gladstone Street and Lansdown Road.
Cllr Ben Burton said: “These parts of Badminton Road were seriously affected by the cold weather we had over the winter period, and I know local residents have raised concerns about defects that have appeared as a result. That’s why we’re taking decisive action to fix the roads with a resurfacing programme that will see them brought back to life.
Cllr James Griffiths said: “The A432 is a key, strategic part of the local road network and we recognise how important it is that residents are able to get around the district as easily as possible.”
Dates and times for when the resurfacing schemes will take place are currently being drawn up and Conservative councillors will ensure local residents receive timely updates.
