Avon Ring Road

Direct action has taken off on the route of the Avon Ring Road, in response to site clearance work starting in November. The first action at Siston Common near Bristol took place in December, as fifteen protesters took on the diggers with D-locks and tried to block movement of a lone digger-driver. Work stopped for most of the day but with no arrests.

Now a new camp has been established on route at Siston Common, which is progressing nicely, although it is appealing for more people.

On 12th January, the campaign invaded the only building left on route, the day before it was due to be demolished, and christened it the Hotel Chechnya. Kerne Security are surrounding the squat and a date has been set for an eviction hearing.

Bristol Cycling campaign are leading site inspection rides every Sunday from Bristol City Centre along the Sustrans path which will also be destroyed by the road. With three legal challenges running in the courts as well as the direct action campaign, the road does stand a good chance of being stopped.

Directions of how to get to the camps are available from the from 84 Colston Street 0797 999 0389