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First look at new Suspension Bridge toll booths
This could soon be the sight that greets drivers traversing Bristol’s most famous landmark.
The design for new toll booths on both sides of the Clifton Suspension Bridge will provide “new attractive buildings that respond better to the context of the listed Bridge and also to provide up-to-date accommodation for the staff that meets modern operational requirements”, according to trustees.
Bridge master Trish Johnson said: “Brunel’s famous bridge is such a wonderful symbol of the city. For over 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world.
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“It is a much loved landmark and we hope that the public will take the opportunity to view the latest design for the toll booths either at the Visitor Centre or on our website and give us their feedback.”
The project will replace the existing 1950s toll booths on the Clifton side of the bridge and the 1970s addition to the original booths on the Leigh Woods side, with work starting subject to planning permission towards the end of 2017.
The Clifton toll booth design features grey pennant sandstone from the Forest of Dean, zinc for the roof and fascia, and dark metal reveals and panels lining the openings.
Architects Purcell say that the proposed new Leigh Woods toll booth is “deliberately subservient” to the original Victorian toll booths in terms of its position and height, with the material mirroring that used on the Clifton booths in order to provide “continuity and integrity across the bridge”.
A public exhibition of the latest designs for the replacement toll booths will go on display at the bridge visitor centre from October 13 and remain until the end of the month, with the exhibition material and an online feedback survey also available at www.cliftonbridge.org.uk.
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