Shepton Mallet - Temporary 30mph Speed Limit Due To Overhead Power Line Upgrade Works

Somerset Council Hincombe Hill, Shepton Mallet in the Parish of Batcombe (Temporary 30mph 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 30mph Speed Limit as specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 3rd day of July 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 9th day of July 2026 for one day (between 09:00 hours and 17:00 hours) to enable Connect It Utility Services working on behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks to carry out upgrade works to the overhead power lines. 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 Connect It Utility Services by telephone on 01489 535600.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th June 2026

Schedule

Temporary 30mph Speed Limit

Hincombe Hill, Shepton Mallet - From a point 223 metres east from its junction with Eastcombe Farm Lane in an easterly direction for a distance of 180 metres

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.