Brunel Way will undergo emergency repairs tonight, affecting traffic flow. Expect diversions and reduced speed limits during this essential work.
This means both northbound lanes will be shut from 7 PM to 6 AM. They’re putting in a diversion that takes you over Bedminster Bridge. It’s a bit of a detour, but it should keep things moving.
The council thinks the lane might stay closed until Friday, but they hope to have it all back to normal by Saturday. For now, the speed limit is dropped to 20 mph to keep everyone safe.
Later this spring, they’ll do more work on the expansion joints. This will happen in two phases, with closures at night. They’re trying to minimize disruption, but expect some delays.
Councillor Ed Plowden mentioned they’re sorry for the hassle. They jumped on this emergency work as soon as they found the issue. They’re also looking at the future of the road system in the area.
He advised everyone to plan ahead and allow extra time for their trips. Thanks for being patient while they keep the roads safe and sound.
By the way, those expansion joints are super important. They help the bridge handle temperature changes and the weight of vehicles without cracking. Pretty neat, right?