Police closed the A38 in both directions due to a concern for welfare in Patchway.
Avon and Somerset Police were called to a bridge in the area at around 3:40pm today, May 20.
The incident caused gridlock across the city after the busy route was shut for more than an hour.
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A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 15.40 to reports of a concern for welfare of a woman on a footbridge.
"The road was closed in both directions while emergency services worked to resolve the incident safely.
"The matter has now been resolved safely and with no injury. The road has been reopened."
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