Backing for Aldi store but concern raised on traffic

Plans to build a new Aldi in Keynsham must take care not to disrupt traffic on the A4, a local councillor has warned.

- John Wimperis Local democracy reporter

The budget supermarket chain has received strong support for its plans to build a new shop on the east side of the town but concerns have been raised about the impact on the busy A4.

Although cars will be able to enter the car park from the A4, the only exit will be to the back onto World's End Lane opposite the Keynsham Recycling Centre.

Keynsham East councillor Andy Wait (Liberal Democrat) wrote in response to the application: "I think the community of Keynsham and Saltford will welcome a new store on this site to further enhance the retail development of the town. My only concern is the traffic flow around the site."

World's End Lane is meant to be a right turn only onto Pixash Lane, but the road marking is widely ignored.