Frome - Proposed Introduction of 40mph and 50mph Speed Limits

SOMERSET COUNCIL

(VARIOUS ROADS, FROME)

(IN THE PARISHES OF SELWOOD AND BERKLEY

(40MPH AND 50MPH SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2026

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 40mph and 50mph speed limits on the lengths of road as specified in the Schedules 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 lengths 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 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. KT04022026 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: 27th February 2026

SCHEDULE 1

40mph Speed Limit

A362 Rodden Down, Frome — From the junction with the A361 Frome Bypass in an easterly direction for a distance of 468 metres

A362 Warminster Road, Frome — From the junction with the A362 Rodden Down in a northerly direction for a distance of 400 metres

SCHEDULE 2

50mph Speed Limit

Frome Bypass Feeder Road North, Frome - From Berkley Roundabout in a south easterly direction for a distance of 292 metres

A361 Frome Bypass, Frome - From the Berkley Roundabout in a northerly direction for a distance of 224 metres

A361 Frome Bypass, Frome - From the A361 Blatchbridge Roundabout in a northerly direction to the junction with the Berkley Roundabout

B3092 Blatchbridge Roundabout to Frome Road, Frome - From the A361 Blatchbridge Roundabout in a south westerly direction for a distance of 220 metres

A361 Frome Bypass, Frome - From the A361 Blatchbridge Roundabout in a south westerly direction for a distance of 80 metres

B3092 Blatchbridge Roundabout to Vinney Lane, Frome - From the A361 Blatchbridge Roundabout in a northerly direction for a distance of 50 metres

East Woodlands Road, Frome - From the junction with the A361 Frome Bypass in an easterly direction for a distance of 65 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. Somerset Council proposes the introduction of a 50mph speed limit on the A361 Frome Bypass as part of a number of measures to reduce personal injury collisions along this section of road.