Work on the new bus route could commence in September

The project involves the A420 and A431 roads between Kingswood, Hanham and the city centre.

A Bristol City Council spokesman said the route would make bus travel more efficient and reliable, as well as promoting regeneration on the route.

A Project Information Centre is to be opened at 154 Church Road, Redfield from Monday.

Councillor Dennis Brown said: "Through working in partnership with First Bus we have already successfully delivered Bristol's first Showcase Bus in 2003.

"Despite initial concerns that the Showcase 1 route would impact negatively on the Gloucester Road, it has continued to be a vibrant and successful shopping centre."

Tony Anthistle, managing director of First Bus Operations in the region, added: "I am delighted to see the second Showcase route moving forward and I look forward to continuing our work with the council, further improving sustainable transport links within Bristol."