WORK to reverse controversial wavy road markings in Clevedon’s seafront will start in the coming weeks after a revamp of the area drew criticism from residents.

Wavy road markings and a one-way system, alongside the removal of seafront parking, were some of the measures introduced on The Beach road by North Somerset Council in 2022 in a bid to make the area safer by slowing traffic down.

Following a backlash by residents and road users over their confusion of the scheme, North Somerset Council agreed to a number of changes after launching a public consultation – which will cost up to £425,000.

This is on top of the more than £1 million already spent on the project.

The work will start in mid-February and is expected to finish before the May half term roughly 12 weeks, the council said.

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The latest changes will see the reintroduction of sea-facing parking, the retention of the one-way system with a contraflow cycle lane, the removal of the two-way cycle path and wavy line and the installation of loading bays and a coach drop-off point.

As well as this, work will take place to adjust the roundabout to provide a standard mini roundabout, improve pedestrian crossing points, introduce vehicular access to the Promenade for boats and ice cream van, reposition planters and improve lineage and signage to support the one-way system.

The planned changed for The Beach Picture: North Somerset Council

The cost of the changes is being met from a variety of funding streams, North Somerset Council said, including council reserves, Section 106 money from developers, Local Transport Plan funding and residual funding from the allocation towards the Great Lakes project in Clevedon.

Councillor Hannah Young, North Somerset Council’s executive member with responsibility for highways and local ward member, said: “The works will begin next month with the aim of being complete within 12 weeks.

“The updates taking place are in line with public feedback gathered over the last two years.

“We plan to reinstate the sea-facing parking, replace the two-way cycle path with a single contraflow cycle path and adjust the roundabout to a traditional layout which is enabled by changing the position of the cycle lane.

“We will be formally publicising the works this week and will provide directly affected local businesses and residents along the seafront with more details shortly.”

The council says it will be necessary to close sections of the road on a temporary basis the works get underway.

However, “access will be maintained at all times for businesses and residents.”

There may also be some diversions to the X6 and X7 bus services while the works are underway.

If affected, notices will be placed on bus stops. For latest updates, check out the bus timetables at www.travelwest.info

Further information on the scheme can be found at https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/parking-travel-roads/transport-travel/active-travel/clevedon-public-realm-improvements/clevedon-seafront-hill-road-review