Drivers have received an apology for any inconvenience
Clifton Suspension Bridge(Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)
The Clifton Suspension Bridge closed this evening as filming for a BBC drama took place.
The closure, which came into effect from 7.30pm, will last until 1am as the scene is filmed.
The ‘What’s Filming In Bristol’ account on X, formerly Twitter, said that a scene for Casualty was being filmed tonight (Monday, January 19).
A diversion route is currently in place for all traffic which follows Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and the A369 Rownham Hill.
Clifton Suspension Bridge posted on Facebook that motorists using the diversion route, between 7.30pm and 1am would be exempt from the Clean Air Zone.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused.
It added that by keeping the road open during the rush hour, it hoped it minimised the disruption.
The post said: “The Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic tonight, from 7:30pm until 1:00am, to allow for the filming of a scene for a BBC drama.
“A diversion route will be signed, using Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and A369 Rownham Hill and traffic following the official signed diversion routes from the bridge during these times will be exempt from Bristol City Council’s Clean Air Zone.
“Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust wishes to apologise for the inconvenience which this closure will cause.
“We hope that by keeping the road open during rush hour we will minimise the disruption caused.”