Shape new bus service improvement plans for A38/A368 junction
Engagement on proposals to convert the A38/A368 junction near Churchill into a new roundabout, as part of North Somerset's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), has now launched - Its time to have your say.
Local people are being invited to have their say on proposals to transform a busy junction near Churchill, as part of North Somerset Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
Under the concept designs now open for comment, the current crossroads, where the A38 and A368 meet between Langford and Churchill, would be converted into a new roundabout with traffic signals. Once complete, the enhanced junction would tackle current delays, contributing to faster, more reliable and sustainable bus travel, improving travel conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and supporting more effective traffic flow into the future.
The proposed A38 Churchill scheme replaces the crossroads with a roundabout that includes:
- Smart signals at all four approaches to the roundabout, which give priority to buses (the signals on Dighurst Road will be part-time), with the A38 having priority
- Adding four controlled crossings on each arm of the roundabout, to offer safer access for pedestrians and cyclists
- Installing new pavements, making it safer for pedestrians
- Creating bus lanes on the north and southbound A38 approaches (Bristol Road and New Road)
- Installing a northbound bus link with a bus gate, to allow buses travelling north on the A368 Dighurst Road to bypass the roundabout to join the A38
- Improving traffic flow, by reducing current traffic bottlenecks
- Mitigating for any potential changes in traffic flows from the new Banwell bypass, and possible future housing developments.
- Installing new bus stops after Ladymead Lane
The news release for further details of the scheme, including how you can take part in the public engagement survey before it closes on Friday 5 April 2024. The views and comments received will help to directly shape a formal design.