Cleveland Bridge is reopening to two-way traffic under an 18-tonne weight limit from 2 October 2022. If our monitoring shows there are no issues, the bridge could re-open to normal traffic loads of up to 44 tonnes. ANPR cameras have been installed for any vehicles breaking the weight restriction.
The Police and Trading Standards have the powers to enforce the restrictions.
You can explore alternative travel options below, or if you want to compare different possibilities, use the Travelwest Journey Planner.
The bridge remains open for pedestrians and cyclists. With a network of cycle routes and public rights of way, these may be the easiest and quickest options for shorter trips.
Bath's Park & Ride sites at Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down offer free parking and a quick and easy way into the city centre, with buses running up to every 12 minutes. While roads in the centre are likely to be more congested, using these services could save you time and trouble.
Bath has an extensive network of bus routes, offering a quick and easy way to get around the city centre. While roads in the centre are likely to be more congested, using these services could save you time and trouble.
If you are worried about COVID-19 on public transport, more active and environmentally friendly options for travelling on two wheels are also available:
- Electric scooters are now available for hire within the city centre and are a great way to make short journeys. Find out more
- If you don’t own a bicycle, the Council has a free bicycle loan scheme that includes electric bicycles and even cargo bikes for businesses, which are ideal for city centre deliveries. Find out more