Submitted on Tuesday 14th October 2025
Rejected on Monday 17th November 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: local (see below for details)
Fund a pedestrian/cycle bridge as part of the A38 Upgrade in Somerset
We want the Government to fund installation of a low-cost pedestrian/cyclist bridge within the Somerset A38 upgrade project on the well-used Strawberry line path as the only real solution to remove a dangerous crossing and allows for easier traffic flow on a primary link to Bristol Airport.
We believe putting back a simple bridge at track bed level, at Shute Shelve makes life easier for wheelchairs, removes the road safety hazard completely & aids the flow of traffic - the £31M A38 upgrade’s aim.
We think the proposed solution, traffic lights, is of marginal benefit to users but seriously inconvenience motorists. It doesn't represent VfM. Somerset recognise enabling 158,000+ path users pa to cross this busy road safely is a priority, with a bridge as their preferred solution.
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