Purpose

The CRSTS Bath to Bristol Strategic Corridor
(BBSC) project includes a toucan crossing at the Newbridge Road/
Old Newbridge Hill junction. Early delivery of this crossing is
proposed to be carried out by B&NES with the MCA (Mayoral
Combined Authority) supporting this early delivery. The crossing is
proposed to be constructed in August 2025 (during the summer
holidays to limit impact on the A4), with Volker’s carrying
this out under the B&NES/ Volker’s term highway
maintenance and improvement works contract. Capital funding for
this is provided by the MCA to B&NES.

Decision

To fully approve the transfer of capital
funding of £205,541 from the MCA to enable early delivery of
the toucan crossing on Newbridge Road by B&NES during August
2025. This is fully funded by DfT grant awarded from the
MCA.

Alternative options considered

To not proceed with the construction of the
toucan crossing until it is delivered by the MCA as part of the
BBSC in 2026/27. This would delay the introduction of Active travel
and safety benefits at this location.