fishpondsvoice February, 2017 — ISSUE 25
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Stoke Lane reopens but traffic woes are not over TRAFFIC flows are set to improve in the Fishponds area this month now that Stoke Lane is once again open in both directions. The road between Stapleton and UWE Bristol was made one-way last year for work on the £216 million MetroBus rapid transport route. It was initially shut to northbound drivers but because of the jams - which had been predicted by local people - this was eventually reversed. It's now two-way again, although there will be "occasional short length, short term traffic lights for specific pieces of work". MetroBus, which is intended to reduce congestion and cut journey times into central Bristol, is due to start in the autumn. But first there is the little matter of repairs to the viaduct on the ring road at Bromley Heath, which are likely to take up to a year and are forecast to cause delays and jams of up to three miles.
Public meeting on McDonald's fight A public meeting is taking place on February 25 at All Saints hall to discuss the battle against a proposed McDonald's drivethrough in Fishponds Road. PAGE 3
Foster mum Rita awarded MBE Foster mum Rita Roblin has been granted an MBE in the New Year Honours list after 25 years of caring for children. PAGE 23
Old Library is now transformed Mum Angela Belassie and her baby Amelia are the picture of health. But their story could have been very different. Find out why on page 22
Building work to transform the old Fishponds Library is finally complete, enabling community groups and organisations to rent out space. PAGE 25
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