Ilminster - Temporary 40mph Speed Limit Due To Repair Works

Somerset Council Various Roads, Ilminster In the Parishes of Puckington, Stocklinch and Ilton

(Temporary 40mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce a temporary 40mph Speed Limit as specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 22nd day of April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The Works are expected to commence on the 27th day of April 2026 until the 15th day of May 2026 (between 0000 hours and 2359 hours) to enable Neom Engineering Limited working on behalf of Somerset Council to carry out repair works to a damaged structure. The restriction will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. Exemptions are provided in the Order for emergency vehicles. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. For information about the works being carried out please contact Neom Engineering Limited by telephone on 0204 542 0866.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 8th April 2026

Schedule

Temporary 40mph Speed Limit

B3168 Ilford Bridges, Ilminster - For its entire length

B3168 Ilford Bridges to Bradon Lane, Ilminster - For its entire length

Statement of reasons for making the Order

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

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