It then follows the new cut of River Avon west to Cumberland basin, via Bedminster.

It first bypasses Long Ashton, then passes through Flax Bourton, Backwell, Brockley, Cleeve, Congresbury and Hewish, beyond which it crosses the M5 motorway at Junction 21.

On reaching the waterfront, the road turns south to run partly along the beach, then leaves Weston at Uphill.

It passes Bleadon and Lympsham before meeting the A38 road at East Brent.

[2] Congestion points include the approaches to the M5 motorway, the traffic lights in Congresbury and the Long Ashton bypass—which now has a high-occupancy vehicle lane solely for use by buses, taxis, motorcycles, and cars with two or more occupants.