North Somerset, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL – all public notices at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices
Notice of Intent
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
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 which:
North Somerset Council (Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2022 (Variation No.19) Order 2025
Ref: PSWLP/DB/2513
Will be to amend the North Somerset Council (Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2022 to extend existing double yellow lines in Long Ashton. Create a new loading bay and extend existing loading bay, in Weston-super-Mare. The extent of the proposals are as 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 reason for proposing to make the Order, may be inspected at Long Ashton Community Centre, 5 Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton BS41 9DP (during normal opening hours) or Weston-super-Mare Library, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ (during normal opening hours) or online: 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 David Bailey, Lead Engineer, Environment, Assets & Transport Services Directorate, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference PSWLP/DB/2513 by 5pm on Friday 5 December 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 Part 3: Prohibition and Restriction on Waiting, Stopping, Loading and Unloading - Chestnut Road, Long Ashton: extend existing double yellow lines Map Reference 1. Union Street, Weston-super-Mare: create new loading bay Map Reference 2. Union Street, Weston-super-Mare: extend existing loading bay Map Reference 2.
David Bailey, Lead Engineer, Environment, Assets & 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: 5th November 2025
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 powers of section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which is:
Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026
Date coming into Force: 29 January 2026
Ref: SW25.26-212
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 a pole replacement. This order will become operative on the 29 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 6 hours in duration between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule - Burlington Street from junction with Hopkins Street, road closed eastwards on Burlington Street for approximately 42m.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Footpath Mead Vale to Starling Close, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Pedestrians Order 2026
Date coming into Force: 2 February 2026
Ref: SW25.26-215
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 Openreach to access a carriageway box to provide service to a customer. This order will become operative on the 2 February 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 2 days in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate pedestrian traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule - Footpath Mead Vale to Starling Close at the rear of 3 Robin Close for 10m.
Alternative routes - see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Maysgreen Lane, Hewish, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026
Date coming into Force: 4 February 2026
Ref: SW25.26-216
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 carrying out safety testing and maintenance works. This order will become operative on the 4 February 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 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule - Maysgreen Lane from outside Ashfield Cottage heading southbound for approximately 750m.
Alternative routes - see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Knightcott Road and Locking Moor Road, Banwell, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Pedestrians Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 24 November 2025
Ref: T25-63
Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and equestrians the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for works access, and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.
This order is required because of work being executed on and near the road by North Somerset Council to construct Banwell Bypass including highway and utilities works. This will become operative on the 24 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 5 weeks in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule - Knightcott Road from the junction with Summer Lane to the junction with Knightcott Gardens. Locking Moor Road from the junction with Summer Lane to the junction with Banwell Road.
Alternative Routes – Knightcott Road, West Street, East Street, Towerhead Road, Station Road, Greenhill Road, Dingshurst Road, Bristol Road, Stock Lane, Brinsea Road, High Street, Station Road, Weston Road, Bristol Road, Somerset Avenue, Locking Moor 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:
Footpaths Associated with Blackthorn Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Pedestrians Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 24 November 2025
Ref: SW25.26-146
Will be to close, temporarily, to pedestrians 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 lay new duct. This order will become operative on the 24 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 between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Footpaths associated with Blackthorn Gardens, Weston-super-Mare from the property numbers 45 to 47 for approximately 51m.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Max Mill Lane, Winscombe, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming Into Force: 27 November 2025
Ref: SW25.26-154
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 Gigaclear for customer connection. This order will become operative on the 27 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 5 days in duration between 8am and 4.45pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule - Max Mill Lane for its full extent.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Beach Road, Kewstoke, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming Into Force: 27 November 2025
Ref: SW25.26-155
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 for a customer connection. This order will become operative on the 27 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 between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule - Beach Road from outside Cygnet Hospital heading southbound for approximately 135m.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Castle Hill, Banwell, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming into Force: 30 November 2025
Ref: SW25.26-156
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 provide fibre overhead cabling works. This order will become operative on the 30 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 between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.
Schedule – Castle Hill from junction with The Square to junction with The Rhodyate.
Alternative routes – see Causeway one.
Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14
Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
North Somerset Council
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:
B3440 Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists Order 2025
Date coming into force: 24 November 2025
Ref: T25-61
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 carriageway resurfacing and will become operative on 24 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. It is anticipated the closures on each road will be at night-time only from 7pm to 5am and will take place on B3440 Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare in 2 phases with a period of approximately 3 weeks between each phase.
Schedule – B3440, Bristol Road Weston-super-Mare (westbound) from its on slip from Somerset Avenue to near the bus stop. B3440 Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare (eastbound) from the bus stop until the top of the slip road onto Somerset Avenue.
Alternative routes – B3440 Bristol Road Weston-super-Mare (westbound) diversion (from Somerset Avenue) – A370 Somerset Avenue, A370 Flowerdown Bridge, A370 Herluin Way, A370 Marchfields Way, A370 Winterstoke Road, A370 Hildesheim Bridge, Francis Fox Road, B3440 Locking Road, B3440 New Bristol Road, B3440 Bristol Road.
B3440 Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare (westbound) diversion (from West Wick) – West Wick, Scot Elm Drive, Wolvershill Road, Churchland Way, A370 Somerset Avenue, A370 Winterstoke Road, A370 Hildesheim Bridge, A370 Marchfields Way, A370 Winterstoke Road, A370 Hildesheim Bridge, Francis Fox Road, B3440 Locking Road, B3440 New Bristol Road, B3440 Bristol Road.
B3440 Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare (eastbound) diversion – A3440 Bristol Road, A3440 New Bristol Road, B3440 Locking Road, Francis Fox Road, A370 Hildesheim Bridge, A370 Winterstoke Road, A370 Marchfields Way, A370 Herluin Way, A370 Flowerdown Bridge, A370 Somerset Avenue.
For further information: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ
01934 888 802
Email: bspi.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact: Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSPI), Environment, Assets and Transport Services Directorate.
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