Whilst major repair works are to be carried out on the retaining wall at Bathwick Grange, the adjacent footpath on Bathwick Hill has been closed to pedestrians.

This presented a potential safety problem for pedestrians and road users, mainly due to the bend in the road and the unrestricted parking on the opposite side of the hill. Pedestrians would have to cross the road at this point or step into the roadway in order to pass the footpath closure.

The situation has now been improved by the installation of a safer protected route for pedestrians alongside the closed section of footpath, and the use of temporary no-parking cones opposite. Bathwick Hill is a very busy route at most times of day for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians alike, and all users need to take care when passing this location.