Summerway, Wheddon Cross - Prohibition of Left Turn for Goods Vehicles Over 7.5 Tonnes

SOMERSET COUNCIL

(B3224 SUMMERWAY, WHEDDON CROSS)

(PARISH OF CUTCOMBE)

(PROHIBITION OF LEFT TURN FOR GOODS VEHICLES

OVER 7.5 TONNES MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT)

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 a prohibition of left turn for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight as specified in the Schedule below. There will be an exemption in the order for emergency vehicles, for vehicles used for the maintenance, improvement or reconstruction of any sewer, or of any main pipe or apparatus for the supply of gas, water or electricity, and for vehicles in the service of a local authority, the Environment Agency, a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker in pursuance of certain statutory powers or duties, and vehicles used for the purpose of agriculture.

A copy of the draft Order, the map 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 TRO@somerset.gov.uk or in writing to Somerset Council, Traffic Management, B2 West, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY quoting Reference No. KT31032026 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: 23rd April 2026

SCHEDULE

Prohibition of Left Turn for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight

From the B3224 Summerway, Wheddon Cross - On to the A396 Wheddon Cross to Bridgetown Road

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.