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Permanent pedestrianisation for Princess Victoria Street
Princess Victoria Street’s temporary pedestrianisation measures are set to be replaced with permanent infrastructure.
Since August 2021, cars and other motor vehicles have been prevented from accessing a section of the road in the heart of Clifton Village between 11am and 5pm.
The pedestrianisation has created a much more pleasant area and enabled businesses including Spicer & Cole to put tables and chairs on the road.
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Construction work will take place from January 27 to replace the temporary road closure measures with permanent infrastructure – image: Bristol City Council
From January 27, work will start to create a continuous raised level surface on the pedestrianised area of the road, with work set to last five months.
A strip of tactile paving will be installed to differentiate between the pavements and the road, the temporary parklet will be replaced with permanent materials, more cycle parking will be created and new gates will be installed.
Part of Princess Victoria Street has been pedestrianised since 2021 – image: Bristol City Council
Ed Plowden, chair of the transport & connectivity committee, said: “Princess Victoria Street is a vibrant area that has seen the benefits of offering a traffic-free space.
“Visitors have been enjoying browsing and shopping in a relaxed environment and taking advantage of all the outdoor spaces to eat and drink.
“I am delighted the scheme is progressing to the next stage, which will see the temporary materials replaced with permanent infrastructure, including new paving and landscaping the area.
“I would like to thank the Clifton councillors who have really championed the pedestrianisation scheme and all the businesses and the Clifton Village Business Improvement District who have helped us to shape and refine the plans.”
Main image: Bristol City Council
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