Project development timeline

The timeline below shows the lifecycle of the Somer Valley Links project.

It includes any current (active) stage, those already completed, as well as expected future stages.

1. WECA public consultation

   Complete Stage completed: Jun to Aug 2023

   Between June and August 2023 the West of England Combined Authority ran a public consultation. Read the consultation feedback report on their website.

2. Outline business case approval

   Complete Stage completed: January 2024

   Councillor Sarah Warren approved the outline business case.

   • Read the decision
   • Read the press release 

3. Public consultation

   On target On target February to March 2025

   This consultation gives you an opportunity to have your say on our proposals for Somer Valley Links. We will publish a feedback report after this period of consultation.

4. Amend designs

   On target On target Spring 2025

   We will consider your feedback and make relevant changes to our proposals.

5. Full business case approval

   On target On target Autumn 2025

   It is expected that the full business case will be approved.

6. Construction

   On target On target 2026

   It is expected that preparations for construction will begin in 2025, for on-site activity in 2026. Sign up to get alerts and updates