Businesses and the public are being invited to learn more about plans for a new junction on the M49 at Avonmouth and make comments on the three alternative proposals.
The new junction will improve road access and a much-needed connection into the high-growth areas of Avonmouth and Severnside, and help support economic growth and employment. 
A public information event is being held at Easter Compton Village Hall on Thursday, July 21 July between 11am-7pm, when details of the three options being considered for the scheme will be on display.
All those attending will be able to leave comments and also learn more about the timescales for the scheme and speak to the Highways England project team about the plans.
Highways England South West regional director Andrew Page-Dove said: “We recognise the strategic importance of the Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area as a key regional employment site and that is why we are helping to unlock economic growth in the area by building this new junction.
“The public information event will allow us to introduce ourselves to the local community, explain what we are planning to do to deliver the commitment in the Roads Investment Strategy, and discuss our plans.”
Highways England expects to select a preferred design option by this autumn following ongoing discussions with local stakeholders, businesses and the community. Construction could start by late 2017.
