North Somerset - Temporary Road Closures, Speed Limit Changes and New Bus Lane Introductions

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Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Moving Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions, North Somerset Consolidation Order 2024

(Variation No.3) Order 2025

Ref: MTR/BSIP/LKR

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council propose to make an order in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The general effect of the order is to amend the North Somerset Council (Moving Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions, North Somerset Consolidation Order 2024 to include the introduction of new bus lanes on the Bridgewater Road A38 approaches to its junction with A4174 Colliters Way commonly known as Lime Kiln Roundabout. The extent of the proposal is described in the Schedule to this Notice.

Full details of the proposals are contained in the draft Order which, together with the plans and a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order, may be inspected at https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/parking-travel-roads/roads-streets/comment-traffic-regulation-orders-tros

Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object to the proposal) you should make them in writing to Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services Directorate, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference MTR/BSIP/LKR by 5pm on the 22 August 2025. Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. All representations received may be considered in public by the council and the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Schedule - Part 3: Moving Restrictions. Bus Lanes with exemptions for pedal cycles, motorcycles and taxis – A38 Bridgewater Road. Northeast bound - a section of bus lane outside Castle Farm leading to the roundabout (approximately 82m in length) plan reference: BSIP-NSC-TRO-LKR-DR-GA-0002. Southwest bound – a section of bus leading to the roundabout (approximately 64m in length) plan reference: BSIP-NSC-TRO-LKR-DR-GA-0002. Southwest bound – a continuation of the southwest bound bus lane on the nearside lane of the roundabout into Colliters Way (approximately 11m in length) plan reference: BSIP-NSC-TRO-LKR-DR-GA-0002.

Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services Directorate, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel: 01934 888 888. Email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 30th July 2025

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Speed limit Restrictions, North Somerset

Consolidation Order 2024 (Variation No.6) Order 2025

Ref: SLTR/BSIP/LKR2

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council propose to make an order in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The general effect of the order shall be to amend the North Somerset Council (Speed Limit Restrictions, North Somerset) Consolidation Order 2024 to alter the speed restrictions on A38 Bridgewater Road at its junction with A4174 Colliters Way commonly known as Lime Kiln Roundabout. The extent of the proposals are described in the Schedule to this Notice.

Full details of the proposals are contained in the draft Order which, together with the plan, Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be inspected at: https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/parking-travel-roads/roads-streets/comment-traffic-regulation-orders-tros

Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object to the proposal) you should make them in writing to Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services Directorate, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference SLTR/BSIP/LKR2 by 5pm on the 22 August 2025. Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. All representations received may be considered in public by the council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Schedule - Speed Limit Restrictions (40mph) – A38 Bridgewater Road to extend the existing 40mph limit from the Lime Kiln Roundabout to the speed limit entry zone of Colliters Brook Farm access (extending the speed limit by approximately 582m), plan reference: BSIP-NSC-TRO-LKR-DR-GA-0003.

Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services Directorate, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel: 01934 888 888. Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 30th July 2025

Notice of confirmation of an Order

Highways Act 1980

North Somerset District Council

Part of Restricted Byways LA 7/44 and LA 7/33 and parts of Public Footpaths LA 7/43 and LA 7/33

Public Path Diversion Order No. 2 2025

On 10 July 2025 North Somerset Council confirmed the above Order, made under section 119, Highways Act 1980. The effect of the Order as confirmed is to divert part of Restricted Byways LA 7/44 and LA 7/33 and parts of Public Footpath LA 7/43 and LA 7/33 in the Parish of Dundry, within the District of North Somerset.

Part of Restricted Byway LA 7/44 from point A (grid ref. ST 54826 66849) running in a south-west westerly direction to point B (grid ref. ST 54816 66822), a total distance of approximately 28m. Restricted Byway LA 7/33 from point B (grid ref. ST 54816 66822), running in a south-south westerly direction to point C (grid ref. ST 54787 66773), then running in a south-south westerly direction to point D (grid ref. ST 54758 66734) a total distance of approximately 109m. To a Restricted Byway from Point A (grid ref. ST 54826 66849), running in an easterly direction to point E (grid ref. ST 54889 66848), then running in a generally south-south westerly direction to point F (grid ref. ST 54851 66711), a total distance of approximately 208m.

Part of Public Footpath LA 7/43 from Point G (grid ref. ST 54794 66818) running in a general westerly direction to Point C (grid ref. ST 54787 66773), a total distance of approximately 43m. To a footpath from point G (grid ref. ST 54794 66818) running in a general easterly direction to point H (grid ref. ST 54814 66815), then running in a general northerly direction to point A (grid ref. ST 54826 66849) a total distance of approximately 56m.

Part of Public Footpath LA 7/33 from point I (grid ref. ST 54924 66874) running in a south westerly direction to point B (grid ref. ST 54816 66822), a total distance of approximately 135m. To a footpath from point I (grid ref. ST 54924 66874) running in a south westerly direction to point E (grid ref. ST 54889 66848), a total distance of approximately 45m. The Order and Order Map can be viewed at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices or a free copy can be obtained by email: laura.baber@n-somerset.gov.uk or calling 01934 427 312. Alternatively, visit Winford Post Office, 11 High Street, Winford BS40 8EH Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 4.30pm and Sat 9am to 12noon. The Order comes into force on the 1st August, but if any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 30th July 2025, make an application to the High Court.

John Flannigan, Head of Open Spaces, Natural Environment and Leisure, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ

Dated: 30th July 2025

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14

Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which:

Station Road, Nailsea, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists

Date coming into force: 26 August 2025

Ref: T25-39

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles and cyclists the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.

This order is required because of highway drainage maintenance and will become operative on 26 August 2025, anticipated to be 9 working days, under a 24 hour closure. The maximum period for the closure is eighteen months, however, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works.

Schedule – Station Road, Nailsea from the junction of Laurel Drive to the junction of Nailsea Park. Alternative routes – not applicable.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which:

High Street, Wrington, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025

Date coming into Force: 8 September 2025

Ref: SW25.26-094

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exceptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work being undertaken to provide a safe working area for engineers to access existing telegraph poles to provide fibre overhead cabling for broadband. The order will become operative on the 8 September 2025 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessary by the works which is anticipated to be of 6 hours duration, between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – High Street from junction of Chapel Hill to junction of School Road. Alternative routes – Causway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Park Road, Clevedon, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025

Date coming into Force: 4 October 2025

Ref: SW25.26-096

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exceptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Bristol Water for new water connection with cut off. This order will become operative on the 4 October 2025 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 2 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – Park Road outside property number 1. Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14

Final Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, has made an order the effect of which:

A370 Main Road, Flax Bourton, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists

Date coming into force: 11 August 2025

Ref: T25-12

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles and cyclists the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.

This order is required because of highway drainage maintenance works and will become operative on 11 August 2025, anticipated to be of 5 days. The closure will be in effect for 24 hours a day. The maximum period for the closure is eighteen months, however, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works.

Schedule – A370 Main Road, Flax Bourton from the junction with Station Road to the junction with Station Road.

Alternative routes – Main Road, Barrow Gurney Bypass, Colliters Way, Bridgwater Road, West Town Road, Long Ashton Bypass, Station Road, Backwell, Backwell Common, A370 Station Road, Bristol Road, West Town Road, and vice versa.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)

Final Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, have made an order the effect of which:

High Street, Brampton Way, Portishead, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025

Date coming into Force: 27 May 2025

Ref: SW24.25-368

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Wales & West Utilities to replace gas main. This order will become operative on the 27 May 2025 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to commence on 4 August 2025 and be of 15 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – High Street outside Clarence House, Greystoke Business Centre to Brampton Way, Brampton Way between Court Close and High Street. Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Providence Lane, Long Ashton, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025

Date coming into Force: 12 August 2025

Ref: SW25.26-038

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Virgin Media to replace damaged cable and clear blockage. This order will become operative on the 12 August 2025 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 3 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – Providence Lane from Short Lane to just north of Miners Close. Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Engine Lane, Nailsea, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025

Date coming Into Force: 11 August 2025

Ref: SW25.26-043

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by North Somerset Council to surfacing works. This order will become operative on the 11 August 2025 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 2 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – Engine Lane at entrance to new development junction with Gaul Field Place for 100m. Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

For further information visit: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ – 01934 888 802