Liberal Democrats are pleased Air Quality has improved at Hambrook

South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats are pleased that there has been sufficient improvements in air quality that the government has released the Council from it’s Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) directive now that air quality at the site has met national standards for two years running. Over the past 7 years the Council has closely monitored NO₂ levels by the A4174 Ring Road between the M32 and Bromley Heath roundabouts. This means the Council is now able to reopen Hambrook Junction. The junction is set to open at the end of April.

Local councillor for Frenchay and Downend Raj Sood has been working with the Council to ensure the air is of good enough quality to reopen the junction.

Cllr Sood says “I am very pleased that we have enough data to prove the junction can reopen safely now the pollution levels are under control. It’s great that there have been improvements in engine efficiency, and the increase in hybrid and electric vehicles so the Council is confident that the air quality will remain safe. I will continue to monitor these levels after the junction changes have been made to make sure the nearby residents do not suffer.”