Rhode Lane, 30mph Speed Limit Extension Due To Willstock Housing Development

SOMERSET COUNCIL

RHODE LANE, BRIDGWATER

PARISHES OF BRIDGWATER, DURLEIGH AND NORTH PETHERTON

30MPH SPEED LIMIT EXTENSION ORDER 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that Somerset Council proposes to make the above Order in pursuance of the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the effect of which is to introduce a 30mph speed limit extension on the length of road as specified in the Schedule to this Notice. The provisions of any other orders are hereby revoked but only as far as they are affected by the restrictions by this Order.

A copy of the draft Order, the maps showing the length of road affected and the Statement of Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be inspected online at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. Any person wishing to make representations to or to object to the proposed Order should send a statement in writing of their representations or objection and state the grounds on which it is made to Somerset Council, via email to TROinbox@somerset.gov.uk quoting Reference No. ET01072025 and received no later than 21 days from the publication of this notice. The names and addresses of anyone writing in may be made available for public inspection and will be included in a report that may be published on the Somerset Council website, unless the individuals concerned state, in writing, their objection to their names and addresses being made so available or being included in the publication.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 29th July 2025

SCHEDULE – 30mph Speed Limit Extension

Rhode Lane, Bridgwater - from a point 82 metres southwest from the junction with Resemoor Road in a south westerly direction for a distance of 70 metres.

STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR PROPOSING TO MAKE THE ORDER

For avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising. The extension of the 30mph speed limit is due to the planning requirements as part of the Willstock housing development along this road.