Bristol’s city centre will go through updates this winter!

The promenade running through the city centre will be upgraded in a three-month project, which will also involve replacing five “overgrown” trees.

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00:00Major changes will be happening this winter to the centre of Bristol, including filling

00:07in the faulty fountains and making more space for pedestrians.

00:13The promenade running through the city centre will be upgraded in a three-month project,

00:18which will also involve replacing five overgrown trees.

00:22During the works, the street food market will not be able to operate in its usual location,

00:28Bristol City Council said there would be more space for markets and events once the centre

00:33reopens. The works will take place between the Statue of Neptune and the Cascade steps.

00:40In the longer term, the cycle track running alongside the promenade could also be made

00:45more visible to reduce conflict between pedestrians and cyclists. A leading

00:51councillor said the changes would make the centre work better, with more room for events.