Is it safe to drive Bristol?

A new study has revealed just how dangerous it is to drive in Bristol compared to other cities in the UK and around the world. The annual 2019 Driving Cities Index, which creates a league table for destinations around the globe based on road safety, has ranked Bristol as the 7th worst out of 10 UK cities.

Why is there traffic on the M1?

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Location : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J15 . Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active.

Is the Portway open in Bristol?

The Portway is now reopened in both directions and we’ll hopefully be seeing things get back to normal soon.

Can diesel cars drive in Bristol?

UPDATED 26/05/2021 This means vehicles that do not meet a certian standard will be charged entering the centre. The zone is expected to start in October 2021. Bristol also planned a complete Diesel ban but plans for that have now been scrapped.

Is there a charge to drive into Bristol?

The city has decided to implement a Class D CAZ, which will require drivers of all older, non-compliant, vehicles to pay a daily fee to enter the zone. The charging zone covers a small area of central Bristol and is expected to deliver compliance with legal limits for air pollution by 2023.

Is M1 Junction 14 open?

Roadworks affect all journeys which is why it is important they are completed as quickly and safely as possible….M1 Northbound.

Date	Duration	Details
Wednesday 18 May	10pm – 6am	Junction 14- 15, Lanes 1 and 2 closed with additional lane 3 closed further along carriageway

Is Cumberland Road in Bristol open?

Cumberland Road is closed – please read for travel guidance.

Will Euro 6 diesels be banned in Bristol?

No vehicles are banned from entering Bristol’s Clean Air Zone but older and more polluting vehicles will have to pay a daily charge. Charges would not apply to Euro 4, 5 and 6 petrol vehicles (roughly 2006 onwards). Charges would not apply to Euro 6 diesel vehicles (roughly end of 2015 onwards).

Will diesels be banned from Bristol?

All privately owned diesel vehicles will be barred from entering the proposed city centre clean air zone for eight hours a day. Bristol is set to become the first UK city to ban diesel cars in a bid to improve air quality.

Can diesel cars go into Bristol?

Previous plans to ban diesel cars in the city have been scrapped by the council. Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees said: “We are currently analysing air quality and traffic data. If the data shows that air pollution will return to pre-pandemic levels we will have to submit a case for a CAZ to Government.”

Can I drive through Bristol in a diesel car?

Non-compliant vehicles would only be charged once in each 24-hour period. If you live within the zone and drive a non-compliant vehicle, you’ll only be charged if you make a journey….Bristol’s Clean Air Zone charges.

Vehicle category	Daily charge
Private petrol cars	£9
Private diesel cars	£9
Taxis	£9
Light Goods Vehicle (under 3.5t.)	£9