North Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Road Closures, Restrictions and Footpath Diversions

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL – all public notices at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices

Notice of Confirmation of an Order

Highways Act 1980

North Somerset District Council

Parts of Public Footpaths LA 13/6/20, 13/5/10 and LA 13/5/20

over land at Engine Lane, Nailsea

Public Path Diversion Order No.10 2024

Path Diversion Order No.11 2024

On 12 March 2026 North Somerset Council confirmed the above Order, made under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. The effect of the Order as confirmed is to divert those parts of Public Footpaths LA 13/6/20, 13/5/10 and LA 13/5/20 in the Parish of Nailsea within the District of North Somerset.

Part of footpath LA 13/6/20 - existing route - a section of physically undefined footpath (LA13/6/20) running northeast from bridleway LA13/4/30 across open field, shown as A-C connecting to LA13/6/20 running north. This footpath is located to the west of the development site boundary 17/P/1250/F as indicated on drawing P20-0001_20C (attached at Appendix 4). Shown on Map P0 199/1 as solid black line between points A-C, a total distance of 80m. New route - commencing at Point A to follow stone wall and hedgerow along boundary of development site through point B shown on 17/P/1250/F. New footpath to connect to existing LA13/6/20 at point C shown on drawing P20-0001_20C. New route to be within 8m maintained ecological buffer. Surface to be mown grass path min 2m in width. Shown on Map P0 199/1 as a black dashed line between points A-C a total distance of 156m.

Part of footpath LA13/5/10 13/6/20 and LA13/5/20 - existing route - a section of footpath A13/5/10 commencing at point G, across open field connecting to the northern edge of development boundary 17/P/1250/F point I, then running east across playing fields, through points J,K,L,M, footpath LA3/5/20 hedgerow boundary into adjacent field M,N and connecting to Engine Lane through kissing gate point O (Shown as G-O on drawing P20-0001_20C). Also, section of LA13/6/20 running south from point I junction with LA13/5/10 down to ditch line point D (shown as I-D on development drawing P20-0001_20C). Shown on Map PP0 199/2 as solid black lines G-O a total distance of 335m and I-D distance a total distance of 100m. New route - footpath LA13/5 will commence from Point G to follow existing hedge and ditch line shown on drawing P20-0001_20C towards the boundary of development 17/P/1250/F (D to point D. Shown on Map PP0 199/2 as black dashed lines (G-D a total distance of 63m. Footpath LA13/5 will continue from point D through landscaped development to point E and connecting to Engine Lane at new vehicular junction (F). Surface to be mixture of mown grass path, hoggin path and tarmac pavement minimum 2m in width. Shown on Map PP0 199/2 as black dashed lines G-F a total distance of 236m. The applicant has advised that users of the network will also have the option of using adopted highways through the new development. References to lettered points in this Notice are references to the points marked on the Order Map No. PPO 199/1 and 199/2. The Order and Order Map can be viewed at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices or a free copy can be obtained by email: paul.hayward1@n-somerset.gov.uk or calling 07584 607 213. Alternatively, visit Nailsea Post Office, Crown Glass Place, Nailsea BS48 1RA to view the Order and Order Map. The Order comes into force on 9 April 2026 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 six weeks from 25 March 2026 make an application to the High Court.

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

Dated: 25th March 2026

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Moving Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions, North Somerset

Consolidation Order 2024 (Variation No.7) Order 202X

Ref: MTR/BSIP/CTH1

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 change the usage of the northwestern section of The Triangle, Clevedon, North Somerset to One Way that allows vehicles to proceed in a northeast bound direction only. Furthermore, the southwestern section of The Triangle will become a Bus Gate allowing only local buses to proceed through this area. 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 Bob 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/CTH1 by 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026. 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: Moving Restrictions. One-way - The Triangle, Clevedon - creation of a section of one-way on the northwestern section of The Triangle beginning at its junction with Old Church Road and ending at its junction with the north to south section of The Triangle that is the B3133, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0102. Bus-only route - The Triangle, Clevedon - creation of a bus gate on the southwestern section of The Triangle from its junction with the north to south section of The Triangle, that is the B3133, to its junction with the new one-way section the Triangle on the northwestern section of this road as described above. This bus gate is for local buses only, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0102.

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: 25 March 2026

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset District Council

Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places

(Consolidation) Order 2022 (Variation No.25) Order 202X

Ref: PSWL/PBSIP/CTH2

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 will be to amend the North Somerset Council (Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places (Consolidation) Order 2022 to include amendments to parking restrictions (lays and yellow lines) and loading and unloading restrictions on Old Street, Clevedon, North Somerset. 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 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 BS23 1UJ or email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference PSWL/PBSIP/CTH2 by 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026. 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 of Waiting, Stopping, Loading and Unloading. Disabled Person’s Parking Places - Old Street, Clevedon - creation of a disabled person’s parking space in the layby to the west side of the pedestrian crossing, near Lime Kiln Lane, on the north side of the road, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0103. Amendments to Limited Waiting Parking Places - Old Street, Clevedon - the limited waiting places in the layby to the west side of the pedestrian crossing, near Lime Kiln Lane, on the north side of the road to be realigned, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0103. Loading or Unloading Only - Old Street, Clevedon - creation of a new Loading or Unloading Bay in the layby located on the west side of the pedestrian crossing, near Lime Kiln Lane, on the north side of the road, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0103. No Loading or Unloading during the Restricted Hours Stipulated - Old Street, Clevedon - a No Loading or Unloading during the Restricted Hours Stipulated restriction to be added to the south side of the road starting from the west side of the pedestrian crossing near Lime Kiln Lane to a point 40m west. The restricted hours will be No Loading between 8am and 6pm, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0103. Revocation of No Waiting at Any Time - Old Street, Clevedon - removal of double yellow lines from the layby located on the west side of the pedestrian crossing near Lime Kiln Lane on the north side of the road, plan reference: WECANSOO-NSC-C1-SK-0103.

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: 25th March 2026

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:

Martcombe Road, Easton-in-Gordano, North Somerset

Temporary Lane Closure Order 2026

Date coming into force: 9 April 2026

Ref: RQ01453577626 Martcombe Road

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, lanes specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works access 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 to remove ash trees which are significantly affected by ash dieback and dead elms, all of which pose an unacceptable level of risk to highway users. This order will become operative on the 9 April 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the lane closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 12 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when these measures are in force.

Schedule - Martcombe Road, Easton-in-Gordano. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

New Road, Sambourne Lane, Station Road, Pill, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Temporary Prohibition of Waiting and Loading Order 2026

Date coming into force: 9 May 2026

Ref: SW25-26-346

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Additionally, to prohibit, temporarily, waiting and loading on the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works access 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 Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to accommodate the multi-way lights required for the demolition of Old Station House and facilitate construction traffic movements during the construction of the new railway station as part of the Metro West project. This order will become operative on the 4 May 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures and restrictions may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which are described in the Schedule. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when these measures are in force.

Schedule - New Road - temporary road closure at the side of 24 Station Road from 4 May 2026 to 15 May 2026. Sambourne Lane - temporary prohibition of parking, waiting, and loading from the junction with Station Road to outside property number 1 from 4 May 2026 to 3 November 2027. Station Road - temporary prohibition of parking, waiting, and loading from the junction with Sambourne Lane to the junction with Back Lane from 4 May 2026 to 3 November 2027. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Claverham Farm Road, Claverham, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into force: 8 June 2026

Ref: SW25-26-353

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 access 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 Limited to excavate to lay duct 53m and clearing two blockages. This order will become operative on the 8 June 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 2 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when these measures are in force.

Schedule - Claverham Farm Road outside 1 Well Cottage to outside Claverham Farm. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into force: 8 June 2026

Ref: SW25-26-354

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 access 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 Limited to replace gas valve cover. This order will become operative on the 8 June 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 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when these measures are in force.

Schedule - Church Lane from outside property numbers 4 to 36. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Backwell Common, Backwell, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into force: 1 June 2026

Ref: SW25-26-357

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 access 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 National Grid for Pole changes. This order will become operative on the 1 June 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 5 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when these measures are in force.

Schedule - Backwell Common from the junction with Backwell Bow to the junction with Station Road. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Gatcombe Lane, Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Temporary 30mph Speed Restriction Order 2026

Date coming into force: 20 April 2026

Ref: SW25-26-362

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 access vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road. Additionally, to restrict, temporarily, any vehicles from exceeding 30mph on the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services in an emergency.

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to facilitate works to install a new fence along railway boundary. This order will become operative on the 20 April 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures and restrictions may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 12 days in duration between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday only. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Gatcombe Lane - closed from the junction with Weston Road for approximately 40m in a northerly direction. Weston Road – vehicles will be restricted from exceeding 30mph for approximately 100m either side of the Gatcombe Lane junction. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Sheepway, Portbury, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into force: 25 June 2026

Ref: SW25-26-359

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 access 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 to strengthen the bridge structure. This order will become operative on the 25 June 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 111 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – Sheepway - bridge spanning current disused railway line, closure 100m either side. Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Dial Lane, Felton, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into force: 25 June 2026

Ref: SW25-26-360

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 access 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 Limited to remove a redundant gas valve. This order will become operative on the 25 June 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 – Dial Lane from the junction with Upper Town Lane, Currells Lane and Stanshalls Lane to the junction with Rocks Lane. Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Dark Lane, Backwell, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into force: 15 June 2026

Ref: SW25-26-361

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 access 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 PLC for a lead replacement. This order will become operative on the 15 June 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 3 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – Dark Lane outside property number 35. Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Harbour Road Trading Estate (including Harbour Road), Haven View, Portishead, North Somerset

Temporary One-Way Restriction Order, Temporary No Right Turn Order 2026

Date coming into force: 27 April 2026

Ref: SW25-26-355

Will be to restrict, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, oversized vehicles, works access, and works vehicles as described in the Schedule.

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd to create a safe working zone for access to the site compound and construction works associated with the Metro West project. This order will become operative on the 27 April 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the restrictions may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 214 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule – Harbour Road Trading Estate (Harbour Road) - traffic will be restricted from proceeding westbound from Newfoundland Way Quays Avenue/Phoenix Way to the junction with Newfoundland Way. Harbour Road Trading Estate - traffic will be restricted from turning right from Harbour Road Trading Estate onto Harbour Road Trading Estate (Harbour Road). Haven View - traffic will be restricted from turning right from Haven View onto Harbour Road Trading Estate (Harbour Road). Access for emergency services, oversized vehicles, works access, and works vehicles will be managed by temporary traffic lights. Alternative routes - see Causeway one. Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks