The Bristol road that's so wide locals feel they have to do something about it

The Bristol road that's so wide locals feel they have to do something about it View Image

Need to Know: Calls for Changes to Bristol's Widest Street

The Location: The focus is on an unusually large road junction in the Brislington area of Bristol, known locally as "The Sands," where four residential roads meet.

The Quirk: This junction is strikingly wide—up to 30 meters across at one point—making it potentially the widest residential street in Bristol, contrasting sharply with the city's typical narrow Victorian streets (which are usually 6-7 meters wide).

The Current State: The vast, open space created by this junction is currently just a large expanse of tarmac with no clear purpose, despite being located in an area that lacks public green space or trees.

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