Somerset, Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary 30mph Speed Limit

Somerset Council

A39 Minehead to Williton Road and A396 Dunster Steep, Minehead

in the Parish of Dunster

(Temporary 30mph Speed Limit)

Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of February 2026 Somerset Council made the above Order in exercise of the provisions of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 12th day of February 2026, to introduce a temporary 30mph Speed Limit as specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 26th day of February 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The Works are to be phased as signed on site and are expected to commence on the 5th day of March 2026 until the 30th day of April 2026 (24 hours) to enable Contractors’ working on behalf of Somerset Council to carry out refurbishment and reconfiguration of traffic signals. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. Please visit www.one.network for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Richard Needs, Somerset Council, by telephone on 01283 359470.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 26th February 2026

Schedule 1

Temporary 30mph Speed Limit

A39 Minehead to Williton Road, Minehead - From a point 21 metres west of the junction with Marsh Street in an easterly direction for a distance of 381 metres

A396 Dunster Steep, Minehead - To extend the existing 30mph Speed Limit to the junctions with the A39

Statement of reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road

b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.