North Somerset - Temporary Road and Footpath Closures due to Utility Works and Safety Measures
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NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL – all public notices at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices
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:
Public Footpath LA20/8, Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Pedestrians Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 12 November 2025
Ref: Footpath LA20/8
Will be to close, temporarily, to pedestrians the lengths of footpaths 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 footpath.
This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work arranged by North Somerset Council to enable the erection of scaffolding for replacement of roof and storage of materials which has caused concerns for public safety using the Public Right of Way. This order will become operative on the 12 November 2025 for a maximum period of 6 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 6 months in duration. Appropriate signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – An alternative route will be signposted taking users around the northern edge of the building.
Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Walton Down, Walton-in-Gordano, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 17 December 2025
Ref: SW25.26-190
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 is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Openreach to replace a pole. This order will become operative on the 17 December 2025 for a maximum period of 18 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 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Walton Down 350m from Taggart House, Walton Street.
Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Walton Street, Walton-in-Gordano, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 17 December 2025
Ref: SW25.26-191
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 is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Openreach to replace a pole. This order will become operative on the 17 December 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 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Walton Street approximately 350m from Taggart House.
Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Rusling Lane, Butcombe, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026
Date coming into Force: 12 January 2026
Ref: SW25.26-195
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 is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Truespeed to span cable between poles for customer connection. This order will become operative on the 12 January 2026 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 1 day in duration between 8.30am and 4pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Rusling Lane outside Rusling Farm for 27m.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Footpath Hazell Close, Clevedon, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Pedestrians Order 2026
Date coming into Force: 26 January 2026
Ref: SW25.26-198
Will be to close, temporarily, to pedestrians the lengths of footpaths specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of footpath.
This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by National Grid to place three joint holes in tarmac footway and 93m trenching in tarmac footway for cable diversion for reinforcement scheme. This order will become operative on the 26 January 2026 for a maximum period of six 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 19 days in duration. Appropriate pedestrian traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Hazell Close outside property number 21 to side of 35.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Chelvey Lane, Backwell, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026
Date coming into Force: 5 January 2026
Ref: SW25.26-199
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 is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by North Somerset Council for New electricity service for stables. This order will become operative on the 5 January 2026 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 1 day in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Chelvey Lane outside 1 Chelvey Cottages. From Brockley Lane turning onto Chelvey Lane and Chelvey Road turning onto Chelvey Lane.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Court Hay, Easton-in-Gordano, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 3 December 2025
Ref: SW25.26-201
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 is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Wales & West Utilities for relaying steel gas service. This order will become operative on the 3 December 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 – Court Hay from the junction of Priory Road to the junction of Church Road.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Gatcombe Lane, Flax Bourton, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 8 December 2025
Ref: SW25.26-202
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 is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Openreach for cabling work. This order will become operative on the 8 December 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 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Gatcombe Lane from the junction with Weston Road for 40m approximately.
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 the order, the effect of which:
Clevedon Road, Walton-in-Gordano, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists
Date coming into force: 3 November 2025
Ref: T25-56
Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles and cyclists the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.
This order was required because of highway drainage maintenance works and will become operative on 3 November 2025, anticipated to be of 1 working day. The maximum period for the closures is eighteen months, however, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works.
Schedule – Clevedon Road, Walton-in-Gordano outside the property called Roseway.
Alternative routes – Clevedon Road, Walton Road, Tickenham Road, Tickenham Hill, West Hill, Beggar Bush Lane, Abbots Leigh Road, Pill Road, Haberfield Hill, Martcombe Road, Rectory Road, St Georges Hill, A369 Junction 19 Interchange, The Portbury Hundreds, Portbury Common, Bristol Road and vice-versa.
Bridgwater Road (A38) and Colliters Way (A4174), Long Ashton, North Somerset
Temporary 30mph Speed Limit Order and Prohibition of Overtaking Order 2025
Date came into force: 3 November 2025
Ref: T25-60
Is to restrict, temporarily, any vehicle from exceeding 30mph and prohibit them from overtaking on the lengths of road specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services.
This order was necessary in the interest of public safety and the facilitation of road works to be undertaken relating to BSIP (Bus Service Improvement Plan) at Bristol Road (B3440) and West Wick, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. The order will become operative on 3 November 2025 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the temporary speed limit and prohibition of overtaking may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 11 weeks in duration.
Schedule – A38 Bridgwater Road, Long Ashton from the roundabout to the Castle Farm on the south-west bound arm of the roundabout to the beginning of the layby on the north-east bound arm of the roundabout. A4174 Colliters Way, Long Ashton from the Lime Kiln Roundabout information signpost on the north-west bound arm of the roundabout to the tarmacked gate entrances on the south-east bound arm of the roundabout including the roundabout itself.
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, have made an order the effect of which:
Homestead, Portishead, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 10 November 2025
Ref: SW25.26-137
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 Openreach to stand a new pole. This order will become operative on the 10 November 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 6 hours in duration from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Homestead from the junction with Down Road for 25m.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
For further information www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
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