South Bristol Link Road
In today's Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced government funding to assist with the construction of the South Bristol Link Road from the A370 at Long Ashton to the A38 at Bedminster Down. Without such government funding the road would not be built though the local authorities have to find their share of the costs, something they seem confident of achieving.
The road would remove the tiresome journey through the congested suburbs of Ashton and Bedminster for those travelling to the airport via the motorways/Avonmouth/A4 Portway.
It would also open up far easier access to the neglected outer suburbs of south Bristol, the city's Achilles heel in an otherwise vibrant economic scene, which could also benefit the airport if companies move into this area.