Filton Journal

17/12/2024

Closed lane on A38 northbound set to reopen "before Christmas", says council.

🚘 We expect to re-open the closed lane on the A38 in Filton before Christmas.

The inside lane of the westbound A38 has been closed since the summer for active travel improvements between the Filton roundabout and the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood (CPNN) entrance.

The majority of the work is now complete to support those who walk, wheel (use a mobility scooter, wheelchair or pushchair) or cycle by making it safer and more convenient.

This includes a two-way segregated cycle path, dropped kerbs, improved crossings across side roads and new signage.

However, the new cycle path still needs to be surfaced and this work will be carried out in early January. The exact dates are yet to be confirmed.

For more information about roadworks in your local area, visit 👉 https://orlo.uk/Local_Roadworks_IB695

26/11/2024

It’s 21 years to the day since Concorde Alpha Foxtrot made its final flight – to Filton Airfield.

Read more (Bristol Post) 👇

The iconic jet moved to its permanent home at Aerospace Bristol in 2017 - and is still there today

12/11/2024

Upcoming road closure on Filton Avenue (23rd/24th Nov 2024).

⚠️ Filton Avenue will be closed at the A4174 Ring Road junction for the weekend of 23 to 24 November.

Filton Avenue, from the A4174 Ring Road to Station Road, will be closed from 8am on Saturday 23 November until 8pm on Sunday 24 November for underground ducting to be put in place for communication cables.

We are carrying out the essential work over one weekend to avoid peak times and minimise disruption. We have selected a weekend without a Bristol Rovers home game and before the busy Christmas shopping period.

A signed diversion route (pictured) will remain in place throughout the closure. The diversion is the A4174 Ring Road, Gloucester Road North, B4469 Muller Road, Filton Avenue and vice versa.

Filton Avenue will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians.

The ducting work started on the A4174 at the Filton Air Balloon Roundabout and is continuing along the A4174 to Coldharbour Lane. We are expecting to complete the work by the winter.

We apologise in advance for any disruption caused and would like to thank you for your understanding.

22/10/2024

Update on A38 roadworks…

11/10/2024

Update on current roadworks in the Filton area…

09/10/2024

REMINDER: Open Event at Filton Hill Primary School next Wednesday (16th October 2024).

For prospective Reception starters in September 2025.

WHAT'S ON: Upcoming Open Events at local primary schools – for prospective starters in September 2025.

⭐ Tuesday 1st October 2024: Bradley Stoke Community School (Primary Phase)
⭐ Tuesday 8th October 2024: Stoke Lodge Primary School
⭐ Thursday 10th October 2024: Charborough Road Primary School, Filton
⭐ Tuesday 15th October 2024: Meadowbrook Primary School
⭐ Wednesday 16th October 2024: Filton Hill Primary School, Filton
⭐ Thursday 17th October 2024: Callicroft Primary School, Patchway

Details and booking forms: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/News/Open-Events-2024-for-admissions-September-2025/

See also ➡ Primary School Admissions (The Journal): https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/education-learning/schools/admissions/primary/

17/09/2024

Highway improvement schemes taking place in Filton at present "have caused disruption", says council.

We recognise the highway improvement schemes taking place in Filton at present have caused disruption and we apologise for any inconvenience to the travelling public.

There will be two lanes of the eastbound A4174 Link Road open to traffic very soon which should ease disruption. The ducting work crew will then be working in the inside lane as the road widens to three lanes approaching the MoD roundabout.

This work is to support the new arena development and has started now so the network is well prepared to deal with the impact of this major new venue using technology to help ease traffic flow when it opens.

While the work is underway, some traffic light timings have also been altered, allowing more ‘green light’ time to try to improve the northbound traffic flow.

The weather has unfortunately slowed down our progress as the recent heavy rain has meant we have been unable to lay the surfacing.

This work is to upgrade our traffic signalling system and introduce traffic monitoring CCTV to make the network more efficient at detecting build ups and faults.

This project, and walking and cycling work on the nearby A38, is scheduled to complete by the end of the year.

We will keep you updated on future traffic management in the coming weeks as the ducting work crosses the MoD roundabout and moves towards Coldharbour Lane.

We thank people for their continued patience as we deliver these important improvements.

21/08/2024

Three arrests have been made following the death of a man in Horfield in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 21st August 2024).

A section of Filton Avenue remains closed and bus services 70, 73 & 74 are being diverted.

Full story (Avon and Somerset Police) 👇

A man was wounded in the Filton Avenue area at approximately 3.45am on Wednesday 21 August.

13/08/2024

TRAVEL (ROAD): Closure of Station Road, Filton, starts next week (w/c 19/08/24).

⚠️ CLOSURE OF STATION ROAD, FILTON.

Essential trenching work is expected to start in Station Road, Filton, next week.

The work crew will move from the A4714 Avon Ring Road/ Shellard Road towards Filton Avenue.

⛔ Station Road will remain closed to all traffic for the duration of the works, which is expected to take a few weeks. Residents will have access, but parking restrictions will be in place.

This work is part of a larger scheme taking place on the A4174 between Filton Air Balloon Roundabout and Coldharbour Lane, which is expected to continue until the winter.

Underground ducting is being put in place for communication cables.

We apologise in advance for any disruption caused and would like to thank you for your understanding.

29/07/2024

TRAVEL (ROAD): Lane closure on A38 northbound in Filton "until the end of the year".

We are improving walking and cycling facilities along the A38 in Filton.

Starting Monday 5 August we will be installing:

▪️ a two-way segregated cycle path on the western side of the carriageway
▪️ improved crossings points for pedestrians and cyclists at side junctions
▪️ new dropped kerbs and tactile paving
▪️ improved signposting

The work is taking place on the A38 between the Filton roundabout and the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood (CPNN) entrance.

We want to support those who walk, wheel (use of a mobility scooter, wheelchair or pushchair) or cycle by making it safer and more convenient.

To enable the works to be carried out lane 1 on the western side of the carriageway (heading north along the A38) will be closed to traffic. The closure will be in place around the clock during the work.

The shared-use path on the western side of the carriageway will be closed during the work. Pedestrians and cyclists will need to use the shared-use path on the opposite side.

The Filton College northbound bus stop (near Loverose Way) will also be suspended for the first six weeks of the work.

The work is expected to last until the end of the year.

For more information about roadworks in your local area, visit https://orlo.uk/One_Network_3E8hp

24/07/2024

TRAVEL (ROAD): New roadworks in Filton.

⚠️Essential works to lay underground ducting has started in Filton.

The ducting will be used to carry vital underground communication cables.

The works are taking place on the A4174 between Filton Air Balloon Roundabout & Coldharbour Lane and are expected to be completed in the Winter.

Work will be taking place concurrently on both the westbound and eastbound carriageways. Westbound the works will commence at Filton Air Balloon and travel east towards Filton Avenue. Eastbound the works will commence at Filton Avenue and travel east towards MOD Roundabout.

We apologise in advance for any disruption caused and would like to thank you for your understanding.

👉 For more information on roadworks in South Gloucestershire, visit: https://orlo.uk/Roadworks_HDdNh

05/07/2024

New MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke…

The parliamentary constituency of Filton and Bradley Stoke (FaBS) has a new member of parliament after Labour’s Claire Hazelgrove swept to victory in Thursday’s general election.

Her success ends a 14-year domination of the seat by the Conservatives' Jack Lopresti, who had held it since its inception in 2010.

Labour’s share of the vote in FaBS rose from 38.4 percent in 2019 to 45.3 percent…

Full story (with reactions from the candidates): https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/2024/07/05/labour-claire-hazelgrove-storms-victory-filton-bradley-stoke/