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Not only will the bypass cut journey times and traffic congestion through Banwell, the scheme also includes miles of new walking, cycling and horse-riding routes for more sustainable travel, as well as new woodland and wetland habitats.
We’ve also prioritised the reduction of carbon generation in the design, looking at ways we can achieve reduction both during construction and once the bypass is open and in use.
The bypass, funded through Homes England’s Housing Infrastructure Fund, provides a key to unlocking opportunities for growth and new and affordable homes east of Weston-super-Mare.
Now that planning permission has been granted, the scheme can progress into a final stage of detailed design before the start of construction.
Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) allowing the acquisition of land needed to build the bypass are due to be considered by the Secretary of State at a public inquiry in the summer.
More details about the scheme and the next steps are available on our website.