Elderly Cyclist Killed Crossing M32 Slip Road

[Bristolian]

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/cyclist-80s-dies-after-m32-10820407

An 80 year old cyclist was killed in a collision with a car driver yesterday (17 Feb 2026) morning whilst crossing the on slip ramp (Jct 1 / A4174 & M32). Details are scarce at this point in time but my thoughts are with the deceased's family and friends. The road was closed for most of the day and Police are asking for dash cam footage and eye witness statements.

The crossing here was slightly redesigned recently as part of the construction of a new, segregated cycle & footway and is far from ideal. There have been a number of complaints about the layout and the green painted surface on the cycle path - it's flippin' slippery when wet. Additionally, drivers heading up onto the motorway from the A4174 have their view of the crossing partially blocked by temporary road signs. From an elderly cyclists point of view, the cycle way actually runs parallel to the slip road approach for about 10m meaning you have to be able to look around 180 degrees (not always easy for the elderly) on the approach to the lights to see if there's any traffic coming.

 

[wiggydiggy]

I HATE crossing sliproads and will actively avoid them anytime I can. I was looking at the junction and it does at least have a light controlled crossing, is that still there after the re-design?

Also its the sliproad onto the motorway, I find people are more concerned with putting their foot down onto the motorway than considering someone that might be trying to cross it.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GkMXYQGHjU45iCPy8

 

[Drago]

I dislike this PC reporting.

The collision was done unto him, and he was the victim. He himself was not in collision with anything.