Bruton - Temporary 30mph Speed Limit due to Overhead Power Line Works

Somerset Council

A359 Bruton Road, Bruton in the Parish of Brewham

(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 10th day of July 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 16th day of July 2026 for one day (between 0900 hours and 1700 hours) to enable Connect It Utility Services working on behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks to carry out works to remove and replace 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: 26 June 2026

Schedule

Temporary 30mph Speed Limit

A359 Bruton Road, Bruton - From a point 200 metres north from its junction with Copplesbury Lane in a southerly direction for a distance of 460 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.