CHANGES to roads on Clevedon seafront have been completed after controversy over the layout and parking arrangements.
The £425,000 works, which began in mid-February, came after extensive consultation with town businesses, councillors and members of the public, following a controversial scheme was installed in 2022.
Then, residents reacted with anger and confusion after a number of changes, including the introduction of a one-way system and a cycle lane in the area.
The reaction prompted a fresh consultation from North Somerset Council, which has now completed the latest update.
Updates in Clevedon include:
Re-introduction of sea facing parking
Retention of the one-way system with a contraflow cycle lane
Removal of the two-way cycle path and wavy line
Installation of loading bays and a coach drop off point
Adjustment of the roundabout to provide a standard mini roundabout
Removal of stone planters
Improved pedestrian crossing points
Introduction of vehicular access to the Promenade for boats and ice cream van
Improved lineage and signage to support the one-way system.
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Cllr Hannah Young, North Somerset Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for highways and local ward member said: “The updates to Clevedon seafront are in line with the significant public feedback gathered over the last two years.
“We have listened to the local community and reinstated sea facing parking, replaced the two-way cycle path with a single contraflow cycle path and adjusted the roundabout to a traditional layout which has been enabled by changing the position of the cycle lane.
“We have worked with businesses and residents along the seafront to try to minimise disruption during the works but appreciate that the changes to the scheme have caused some difficulties.
“Our priority was to complete the work ahead of the May school holiday and before the summer season and we have achieved this.
“We would like to thank everyone for their patience and encourage all residents and visitors to come and support the seafront businesses that have been affected as you enjoy the new configuration.
“We will be adding planters to the area now the works have been completed and will be talking further to the community about what they would like to see and where specifically these will be placed.”
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