First Bus has confirmed further changes to the existing diversion routes in place because of the Redcliffe Bascule Bridge closure. The key route is closed for more than two months up until October 9 to allow for repair works.
Bristol City Council has said that extensive repairs are needed for the bridge over Bristol's floating harbour, which is expected to take ten weeks. However, there will continue to be some disruption once the bridge reopens for road use including some lane closures and temporary traffic signals.
The 80-year-old bridge, which connects Redcliffe to Welsh Back near Queen Square, is completely closed from Monday, August 1, while contractors Alun Griffiths fixes the machinery which opens and closes it.
