UPDATE 8 September: Curo has shared that a 24/7 contact number will be in place throughout the period: 0370 050 0797.
Original article:
Saltford Parish Council would like to make residents aware of upcoming road and infrastructure works being carried out by CURO Group on the A4 Bath Road, Keynsham.
SPC has been informed by B&NES Council – the Highways Authority – that works will begin on Sunday 8th September 2025, starting with the construction of a new entrance, approximately opposite the hand car wash and La Famiglia restaurant.
This marks the start of a larger project that includes further infrastructure improvements between the Grange Road and Fairfield Way junctions. The overall works are expected to take around 35 weeks to complete.
Traffic Management Plans
Given the busy – and in recognition of the sensitive – nature of the A4, B&NES Council has worked closely with CURO and their contractors to agree a traffic management plan that aims to minimise disruption, especially during peak travel times.
Here’s what you need to know:
- 🕤 Between 09:30 and 15:00 – Portable traffic signals will be in use to manage traffic during off-peak hours.
- 🕒 Outside of these hours (15:00–09:30) – The site will be reconfigured daily to allow two-way traffic, with portable pedestrian signals in place to help people cross safely.
- 🚦 This flexible setup helps avoid the need for 24/7 traffic lights and aims to keep rush-hour traffic flowing more smoothly.
- 👷♂️ On-site marshals will be present every day from 07:00 to 19:00 to guide both vehicles and pedestrians safely.
Christmas Period Access
Usually B&NES Council looks to limit planned roadworks on the A4 in our area during the busy Christmas period, including during the Bath Christmas Market. Although the project will continue through the Christmas embargo period (24th November – 1st January), arrangements will be made during this time to temporarily restore full vehicle and pedestrian access to minimise disruption during the festive season.
How Residents Will Be Informed
B&NES Council has shared that to help keep everyone informed:
- 📢 An electric Variable Message Sign (VMS) and Advance Warning Signs (AWS) will be installed this week.
- 📬 Letter drops will be delivered to affected homes and nearby properties.
- 🐦 CURO will also be sharing updates via their official X (Twitter) account.
SPC will continue to share updates when available and received from B&NES Council or Curo. In the meantime, please plan ahead if you regularly travel along this section of the A4 and allow extra time where needed. Details should be made available on One.Network in due course.
For further information or questions, please refer to CURO’s contact details (https://www.curo-group.co.uk/contact-us/) or keep an eye on their website and noticeboards.
Please note that SPC is sharing information from B&NES Council, for resident awareness, and does not have any further information on these works. If anything further is communicated, SPC will look to share. SPC aims to share information as it understands the impact of roadworks on the A4 Bath Road on residents (SPC Councillors and staff live in the village too!). Please keep an eye on our social media for updates.
CURO article on the development at this location is on the Curo website at https://www.curo-group.co.uk/house-building/schemes/bath-road-keynsham/