en.Wedoany.com Reported - National Highways has announced that the multi-million-pound A432 Badminton Road bridge reconstruction project is nearing completion, with the new bridge set to open to pedestrians and cyclists on the afternoon of Friday, June 19, and to all vehicles from 7am on Saturday, June 20. The road bridge spans the M4 motorway, connecting a vital transport route between Yate and Bristol.

National Highways Route Manager Sean Walsh said: "We are delighted to announce that the newly constructed and upgraded road bridge will open this June, which is significantly faster than the usual timeline for a project of this scale. Since we announced the old bridge needed to be demolished, the team has worked extremely hard to deliver the project in just two and a half years—half the typical five-year timeframe. The new bridge will bring significant and positive changes for visitors, the local community, and businesses."

Before the road bridge opens, some closures on the M4 are required to complete the remaining works: from May 5 to 9 and June 1 to 6, overnight closures in both directions between junctions 18 and 19 of the M4 (8pm to 6am); from June 8 to 13, lane closures in both directions between junctions 18 and 19 of the M4 to complete finishing works on the embankments beside the bridge.

The Badminton Road bridge was built in 1966 and was a post-tensioned concrete structure. In July 2023, a structural investigation identified issues with the bridge soffit, forcing the road bridge to close to traffic. After considering various options, demolishing and replacing the existing structure was determined to be the fastest and most cost-effective way to restore the connection. In September 2025, eight steel beams were lifted into place across the motorway. The new bridge is 46.5 metres long and 20 metres wide, spanning the eight-lane motorway.

South Gloucestershire Council Leader Councillor Maggie Tyrrell and Co-Leader Councillor Ian Boulton said: "The decision to demolish and rebuild the bridge was not planned, and every aspect of this project had to be started from scratch. We thank residents, businesses, and road users for their patience and understanding."

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