I have been in touch with MetroBus and South Gloucestershire Council this week about the huge problems with congestion in Bradley Stoke. They have issued the following statement,
Statement on Bradley Stoke Way
MetroBus would like to apologise for the congestion in the Bradley Stoke area due to necessary road improvements.
We have had to close the nearside filter lane on the approach to Aztec West roundabout to create a new bus lane. This has had a significant impact on the flow of traffic through Aztec West roundabout leading to congestion on Bradley Stoke Way, Patchway Brook roundabout and the link road between the M5 and Aztec West. The congestion is especially bad during the morning and evening peak periods.
To help ease the problem, the traffic signals on Aztec West roundabout have been amended to help traffic flow,
The nearside filter lane on the approach to Aztec West is expected to be out of use until week commencing 19th December. At this point all approach roads to the Aztec West roundabout will be opened and the roundabout will function normally.
We apologise for the frustration that commuters are experiencing, but there are no alternatives to the current traffic measures. There is a large hole in the ground on the approach to Aztec West roundabout and removing any of the restrictions would compromise the safety of motorists and workers. Our contactors are working 7:30 to 17:00 daily, seven days a week, in an attempt to complete the work ahead of schedule.
The MetroBus work in the Bradley Stoke area is rapidly coming to a conclusion. We ask all residents and commuters to bear with us during this last phase of construction. We are doing all that we can to complete our road improvements and remove the traffic restrictions as quickly as possible.
I will keep in contact with the Council and MetroBus to ensure that they do all they can to find a solution to the congestion as quickly as possible.