New walking and cycling routes planned across Bath this summer

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-07-31 15:41 2 min read

A row of decorative plastic tulip bollards lines a street while a pedestrian walks past.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to launch a series of infrastructure projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist connectivity across the city. Construction on three major routes is scheduled to begin throughout the summer and autumn of 2026, supported by funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

Planned infrastructure improvements

The upcoming works focus on three specific areas designed to enhance safety and accessibility for residents:

A36 Beckford Road and Sydney Place: Improvements will create better links between the city centre, the Kennet & Avon Canal, and local amenities like The Holburne Museum. Key changes include a new pedestrian and cycle crossing at the canal entrance, upgraded junctions at Great Pulteney Street, and new shared-use paths.
Royal Victoria Park: Projects here aim to improve links between Weston and the city centre. Plans include heritage-style eco-sensitive lighting, resurfaced pavements, and four new raised crossings to prioritize pedestrians. A new zebra crossing is planned for Park Lane, and a cycle route will be demarcated with green surfacing and flexible separators.
Bear Flat: As part of the Somer Valley Links project, this area will see measures to improve bus reliability on the A367 and safer pedestrian crossings on Wells Road. The site will also feature an extended northbound bus lay-by and an improved bus stop with real-time information.

Construction schedule and consultation

Work at Bear Flat is scheduled to commence on July 30, 2026. Improvements in Royal Victoria Park are subject to a 21-day statutory consultation period, which also begins on July 30. During this time, residents can review the revised proposals and submit feedback via the official project webpage.

Vehicle access to Royal Victoria Park will be maintained via Park Lane throughout the construction period, and existing parking provision will be retained, including new disabled bays near park amenities. The council has stated that efforts will be made to minimize traffic disruption while these improvements are installed.

These upgrades are part of a broader regional strategy to reduce congestion and improve air quality by offering sustainable travel alternatives. Further transport investment is expected to continue through 2027 as part of the wider West of England transport vision.

Source: Bath and North East Somerset Council Newsroom

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