RESIDENTS are battling for improvements and safety measures on Conham Hill.
They say traffic on the road has increased since the Bristol City Council introduced the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood last year, causing drivers to seek alternative routes.
The road, which leads to Conham River Park, is in South Gloucestershire. Residents say the authority has neglected it, leaving it unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Lucy Rivers, who lives in the area, has started an online petition, which has been signed by nearly 300 people, and she and other campaigners have put up posters and flyers and written to councillors calling for action.
In an update on the petition last month, Lucy wrote: “This increased strain on an already tiny little road along with years of increasingly severe weather and council negligence has meant that the road surface has become some of the worst seen across the area.
“Crews Hole Road is governed by Bristol Council and it is clear to see the difference as you round the corner at Conham River Park up to Conham Hill and onto the area that is governed by South Gloucestershire Council. Although by no means perfect, Bristol Council have made many efforts to make Crews Hole Road more safe for motorists and residents by resurfacing the road, improving road markings, etc. “
The campaigners want to see the road resurfaced, a 20mph speed limit, a safer and more accessible walkway, pedestrian crossings and parking restrictions.
One resident said: “I live on this street and the speeding is terrible! (…) In the morning when you try to get into your own car you have to battle the traffic to open your door.”
Another said: “These potholes are bad, it has definitely damaged my car (…) it’s so dangerous for pedestrians on that blind bend.”
A South Gloucestershire Council spokesman said: “We are aware of concerns about the road, which crosses the local authority boundary, and one of our highways engineers will visit to reassess its condition.”