Temporary traffic changes are to be introduced around Swing Bridge and Kindley Field Road to support construction of the new crossing linking St David’s to St George’s.

Being introduced from the end of August, they will affect how vehicles enter and exit the St David’s area, with traffic redirected through Kindley Field Park during different stages of the works.

Temporary changes will also be made to bus routes and bus stop locations.

Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, said: “We recognise that changes to daily travel routines can be disruptive and we thank residents, businesses and the travelling public for their patience and co-operation as this important infrastructure project moves forward.”

As part of the works, the existing roundabout near Swing Bridge will be replaced with a temporary mini-roundabout.

Initially, the existing Gate Number One bus lane will be used for westbound traffic.

St David’s Road will operate one way into St David’s, while vehicles leaving the area will travel through Kindley Field Park via Southside Road.

The Gate Number One bus stop will temporarily move along the Kindley Field wall.

As construction progresses, all traffic entering and leaving St David’s, including buses, will use Gate Number One and Kindley Field Park.

The bus stop will then move to the new turnaround area within the park.

Owing to turning restrictions, some large tractor-trailers will need to use Waller’s Point Road and Southside Road as an alternative route.

Construction is expected to begin at the end of the month and continue through mid-September, weather permitting.

Additional traffic advisories, route maps and video updates will be issued before each change takes effect.

A budget of $9.4 million has been allocated for the new bridge, which links St George’s and St David’s islands.

The existing bridge, which is more than 60 years old, is considered to be beyond economic repair.