An experimental road closure which was meant to be in place for six months is being reversed, after objections to the plan.
The southern A4 Bath Road service road and its junction with A4 Bath Road opposite Leigh Road had been closed off since 5 May when works to implement the experimental closure began.
The aim of the closure was to improve road safety, enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, improve connectivity and reduce congestion on the A4 Bath Road.
However, objections from worship places and business and land users along the service road stating the difficulty it was causing with access and egress, led to a change of plan.
Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for planning, parking, highways and transport, said: “The transport team has listened to feedback showing that the closure was causing problems for businesses and groups on that stretch, which was not the intention. It created unexpected congestion and delays on the service road.
“Work to remove the boltdown kerb units has been happening this week and the access point to the service road will be reopen by Saturday morning.
“We will continue to look at other safety measures which will be introduced as part of the A4 cycle lane works and officers will be undertaking further consultation with the businesses and place of worship to present the permanent scheme.”
The speed bumps which had been placed along the service road will remain.
An experimental road closure on Littledown Road and its junction with Stoke Road, will still be in place for six months. Residents can send feedback via the survey.