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Prince Street bridge to reopen to cars
Despite calls to keep it car-free, to make a bold statement about solving Bristol’ transport woes, helping to reduce air pollution in the city centre and encouraging people to walk or cycle, Prince Street bridge is reopening next week to southbound traffic out of the city.
Following £1.33m refurbishment and reconstruction works on the historic 138-year-old structure, the bridge was reopened to pedestrians and cyclists at the end of May.
The bridge reopens to cars one-way on Monday, July 10, with the southbound-only traffic route likely to be in place until at least summer 2018.
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At this point Bristol mayor Marvin Rees, responsible for transport in the city following the sacking of former transport supremo Mark Bradshaw earlier this year, will review the usage of the bridge.
Bristol City Council service director for transport, Peter Mann, said: “This is the final step in a complex reconstruction project and we are incredibly grateful for the public’s patience during this time.
“Setting this July 10 date is allowing us to progress other nearby cycle route works in advance and ensure that once open, the bridge will remain open for all, whether travelling by car, bike or foot.”
Main photo shows Prince Street bridge before it closed in 2015
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