A4018 Passage Road - Street tree felling consultation

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This consultation has concluded.


This consultation was open from 24 March to 21 April 2025 via an online survey. Respondents could also respond to the tree felling notice via post.


Background

This work is the first phase of a series of transport improvements in preparation for the thousands of new homes that are being built nearby in South Gloucestershire as part of the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood on the former airfield in Filton.

This project will help the reliability of the Number 1 bus and support additional passenger journeys from the new housing developments in South Gloucestershire.

Work has started along Passage Road, between Crow Lane roundabout and Charlton Road, to improve the sustainable transport network by building:

  • A segregated two-way cycle lane on the eastern side
  • Peak-hour (7-10am and 4.00-6.30pm) bus lanes running in either direction
  • Relocation of the pedestrian crossing by the roundabout to be closer to the Knole Lane-Crow Lane desire line
  • A new pedestrian crossing to the north of Dragons Wells Road

Read frequently asked questions about the transport improvements here.


Removal of trees 

In order to create space for the bus lane and cycleway, 21 trees (mainly saplings, of various species) are required to be removed from the eastern-side of the highway and the central reservation. These trees are mainly self-sown as well as mainly saplings. As part of the new scheme design, 29 new trees will be planted.

The map below show the five sections along Passage Road where trees are being removed and new trees planted:

You can view detailed maps for each section of the route here:

Read more detail about the tree removal and planting in our tree removal and replacement FAQs.

 


Our commitment to trees 

As a council, we are committed to increasing the number of trees in Bristol with 100,000 trees planted since 2015 as part of the One Tree Per Child and Trees for Streets programmes.


Consultation Timing

We previously consulted on the tree removal through the public consultation on the whole scheme, which was signed off by the Transport Cabinet Member in 2021. This was the only means available to consult on tree removal at the time. There are now new rules that only came into force once we had progressed the project further into the start of delivery. This consultation will be open from Friday 21 March until Friday 18 April 2025.


Further information about the A4018 Passage Road Project

You can find out more about the A4018 Passage Road project in the FAQ document or news article.

Visit the WEST website to learn more about wider transport schemes across the city.

This consultation was open from 24 March to 21 April 2025 via an online survey. Respondents could also respond to the tree felling notice via post.


Background

This work is the first phase of a series of transport improvements in preparation for the thousands of new homes that are being built nearby in South Gloucestershire as part of the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood on the former airfield in Filton.

This project will help the reliability of the Number 1 bus and support additional passenger journeys from the new housing developments in South Gloucestershire.

Work has started along Passage Road, between Crow Lane roundabout and Charlton Road, to improve the sustainable transport network by building:

  • A segregated two-way cycle lane on the eastern side
  • Peak-hour (7-10am and 4.00-6.30pm) bus lanes running in either direction
  • Relocation of the pedestrian crossing by the roundabout to be closer to the Knole Lane-Crow Lane desire line
  • A new pedestrian crossing to the north of Dragons Wells Road

Read frequently asked questions about the transport improvements here.


Removal of trees 

In order to create space for the bus lane and cycleway, 21 trees (mainly saplings, of various species) are required to be removed from the eastern-side of the highway and the central reservation. These trees are mainly self-sown as well as mainly saplings. As part of the new scheme design, 29 new trees will be planted.

The map below show the five sections along Passage Road where trees are being removed and new trees planted:

You can view detailed maps for each section of the route here:

Read more detail about the tree removal and planting in our tree removal and replacement FAQs.

 


Our commitment to trees 

As a council, we are committed to increasing the number of trees in Bristol with 100,000 trees planted since 2015 as part of the One Tree Per Child and Trees for Streets programmes.


Consultation Timing

We previously consulted on the tree removal through the public consultation on the whole scheme, which was signed off by the Transport Cabinet Member in 2021. This was the only means available to consult on tree removal at the time. There are now new rules that only came into force once we had progressed the project further into the start of delivery. This consultation will be open from Friday 21 March until Friday 18 April 2025.


Further information about the A4018 Passage Road Project

You can find out more about the A4018 Passage Road project in the FAQ document or news article.

Visit the WEST website to learn more about wider transport schemes across the city.