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Bath & North East Somerset - Multiple Road Traffic Notices
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BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
(THTTC4133 LYNCOMBE VALE ROAD, LYNCOMBE, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make anorder the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Lyncombe Vale Road, Lyncombe, Bath from its junction with Rosemount Lane/Greenway Lane extending south to a point outside Rosemount Farm. USRN:47901056.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wessex Water to relay water service pipe from main to boundary/point of entry from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for SEVEN DAYS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Rosemount Lane (remainder) – Lyncombe Vale – Lyncombe Vale Road – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB148380606
Applicant details: Daneil Hearnshaw Telephone: Wessex Water – 0345 600 4600
Email: Daniel.hearnshaw@wessexwater.co.uk
(THTTC4236 RICHMOND HILL, BEACON HILL, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Richmond Hill, Beacon Hill, Bath from its junction with Richmond Road extending east to its junction with Mount Beacon. USRN: 47901287.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas main upgrade works from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for TWELVE DAYS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Richmond Road – Richmond Place – Beacon Road –
Mount Beacon – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150292201
Applicant details: Nicola Taylor
Telephone: Wales & West Utilities – 0800 912 2999
Email: Nicola.Taylor@wwutilities.co.uk
(THTTC4244 A3039 HIGH STREET/NORTHGATE STREET/ WALCOT STREET, CITY CENTRE, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of A3039 Northgate Street, City Centre, Bath.
The closure will start on High Street, at the traffic lights, where the one-way section heads north onto Northgate Street and the closure will continue north to the bottom of Walcot Street.
Traffic will still be able to exit New Bond Street onto Broad Street. Traffic heading south on Walcot Street will be able to turn onto Broad Street. Traffic exiting Upper Borough Walls will still be able to exit right onto Bridge Street.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wessex Water to make permanent an interim patch in the carriageway on the 26th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for ONE DAY between 09:00 - 19:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Clockwise: Bridge Street – Grand Parade – PierrepontStreet – North Parade – North Parade Road – A36 – A367 Churchill Bridge/Broad Quay/Ambury/Corn Street/Green Park Road/Charles Street/Chapel Row – A4 Queen Square/Gay Street/George Street/The Paragon – London Street – Walcot Street.
Anti-clockwise: Broad Street – A4 George Street/Gay Street/Queen Square – A367 Chapel Row/Charles Street/Green Park Road/Corn Street – St James’s Parade – Southgate Street – A367 Broad Quay/Churchill Bridge – A36 – North Parade Road – North Parade – Pierrepont Street – Orange Grove – High Street.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150319756
Applicant details: Charlotte White Telephone: Wessex Water – 0345 600 4600
Email: Charlotte.White@wessexwater.co.uk
(THTTC4259 A4 UPPER BRISTOL ROAD, LOWER WESTON, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY CYCLISTS/ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a cycle lane closure in that length of A4 Upper Bristol Road, Lower Weston, Bath on the southern side of the carriageway, from a point outside 8C Monmouth Place extending west to a point outside 7-9 Comfortable Place. USRN: 47900002. The cycle lane on the northern side of the carriageway heading towards Charlotte Street is unaffected.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable National Grid to carry out high voltage cable excavation and installation works from the 28th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be affected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for ONE WEEK.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150428949
Applicant details: Mark Wyatt Telephone: NGED EMERGENCY 0800 6783 105
Email: mwyatt@nationalgrid.co.uk
(THTTC4283 CHARLCOMBE LANE, CHARLCOMBE, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 has made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Charlcombe Lane, Charlcombe, Bath from a point outside Charlcombe Grange. USRN: 47904471.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas main upgrade works (connection point) from the 13th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be affected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for ONE WEEK.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Charlcombe Lane (remainder) – Valley View Road – Hill
View Road – Charlcombe Lane – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150726527
Applicant details: Nicola Taylor
Telephone: Wales & West Utilities – 0800 912 2999
Email: Nicola.Taylor@wwutilities.co.uk
(THTTC4284 VARIOUS ROADS, CITY CENTRE, BATH)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF 3.5 TONNES WEIGHT RESTRICTION)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF 7.5 TONNES WEIGHT RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce:
• a suspension of the 3.5 tonnes maximum gross weight restriction, to permit vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to travel along the lengths of roads listed in Schedule 1 of this order, as part of a South Gloucestershire Council diversion route.
• a suspension of the 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight restriction to permit vehicles over 7.5 tonnes to travel along the lengths of roads listed in Schedule 2 of this order, as part of a South Gloucestershire Council diversion route.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable South Gloucestershire Council to undertake highway improvement works on Bath Road, Cold Ashton from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 18 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for SEVEN NIGHTS between 20:00 - 06:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE IN BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET: Lansdown Road – A4 George Street – A4 Gay Street – A4 Queen Square – A4 Queen Square Place – A4 Charlotte Street – A4 Upper Bristol Road – A431 Newbridge Hill – A431 Kelston Road – A431 Bath Road.
Applicant details: Leah Watkins
Telephone: 01454 863819 Email: leah.watkins@southglos.gov.uk
SCHEDULE 1 – TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF 3.5 TONNES WEIGHT RESTRICTION
| Lansdown Road | From its junction with Granville Road to its junction with The Paragon |
| SCHEDULE 2 – TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF 7.5 TONNES WEIGHT RESTRICTION | |
| A4 George Street | Its entire length |
| A4 Gay Street | Its entire length |
| A4 Queen Square | Its entire length |
| A4 Queen Square Place | Its entire length |
| A4 Charlotte Street | Its entire length |
| A4 Upper Bristol Road | Between its junctions with Charlotte Street and Windsor Bridge Road |
(THTTC4255 CHURCH ROAD, COMBE DOWN, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Church Road, Combe Down, Bath from a point outside 112 Church Road extending east to a point outside The Old School House on Belmont Road. USRN: 47900050.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Openreach to lay approx. 24m of duct in the carriageway from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for THREE DAYS between 08:00 - 17:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: For Church Road: Belmont Road – Summer Lane – Church Road – vice versa.
To access Tyning Road: Church Road – Combe Road – A3062 – Tyning Road – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150612575
Applicant details: Liam Powell
Telephone: 01633 853300 Email: Liam.powell@quantumtm.co.uk
(THTTC4254 MOUNT ROAD, SOUTHDOWN, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Mount Road, Southdown, Bath from a point outside the Co-op extending south west for approximately 32 metres to the junction opposite 103/105 Mount Road. USRN: 47913549.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Openreach to lay approx. 49m of duct in the footway from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for FIVE DAYS between 09:30 - 15:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Mount Road (remainder) – The Hollow – Mount Road – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150612501
Applicant details: Liam Powell
Telephone: 01633 853300 Email: Liam.powell@quantumtm.co.uk
(THTTC4293 LYME GARDENS/LYME ROAD/CHARMOUTH ROAD, NEWBRIDGE BATH)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE ONE-WAY)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce:
• a road closure and suspension of parking to vehicles in that length of Lyme Gardens, Newbridge, Bath from its junction with Newbridge Road extending north east for approximately 12 metres. USRN: 47901049.
• a road closure and suspension of parking to vehicles in that length of Charmouth Road, Newbridge, Bath from its junction with Newbridge Road extending north for approximately 15 metres. USRN: 47900455.
• a suspension of the one-way restriction on Lyme Gardens, Lyme Road and Charmouth Road, Newbridge, Bath to facilitate diversions during the period of these works.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road during the installation of improved pedestrian crossing facilities by Bath and North East Somerset Council from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 18 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be affected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works at each location are anticipated to take place as follows:
• Lyme Gardens closure: This closure is anticipated to take place between 27th July - 24th August 2026.
• Charmouth Road closure: This closure is anticipated to take place between 17th August - 28th September 2026.
• Suspension of the one-way on Lyme Gardens, Lyme Road and
Charmouth Road: This is anticipated to be in place between 27th July - 5th October 2026.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Diversion to be clearly signed during each closure. Applicant details: Ed Whitney
Telephone: Tim John – 07436 048498 Email: ed.whitney@wsp.com
(THTTC4270 CLEVELAND COTTAGES, WALCOT, BATH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Cleveland Cottages, Walcot, Bath from its junction with A4 London Road extending south east for approximately 10 metres. USRN: 47913395.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Openreach to carry out works to renew, replace, raise and lower frame/cover from the 21st August 2026 for a maximum period of 6 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be affected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for THREE NIGHTS between 19:00 - 06:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Dead-end road.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150704104
Applicant details: Thomas Cowan
Telephone: 07788 828636 Email: Thomas.cowan@circet.co.uk
(THTTC4315 BEAR FLAT IMPROVEMENT SCHEME)
(TEMPORARY NO RIGHT-TURN RESTRICTION)
(TEMPORARY NO LEFT-TURN RESTRICTION)
(TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A BUS LANE)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF A BUS LANE)
(TEMPORARY INTRODUCTION OF A CONTRA FLOW SYSTEM)
(TEMPORARY INTRODUCTION OF A ONE-WAY RESTRICTION)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce:
• A temporary no right-turn restriction in that length of A367 Wellsway, Bath. Traffic will be prevented from turning right onto Holloway (Hayes Place), Widcombe, Bath.
• A temporary no right-turn restriction in that length of A367 Wellsway, Bath. Traffic will be prevented from turning right onto Bruton Avenue, Bear Flat, Bath.
• A temporary no left-turn restriction in that length of A367 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath. Traffic will be prevented from turning left onto Holloway (Hayes Place), Widcombe, Bath.
• A one-way restriction in that length of Holloway (Hayes Place), Widcombe, Bath between its junction with Beechen Cliff Road extending south to its junction with the A367. Vehicles will only be able to travel in a southbound direction. To access Holloway, vehicles will need to follow the diversion via Shakespeare Avenue and around.
• A contra flow system in that length of A367 Wells Road, Lyncombe/A367 Wellsway, Bath for southbound traffic.
• A bus lane closure in that length of Bloomfield Road, Bloomfield, Bath at its junction with A367 Wellsway, Bath.
• A bus lane suspension in that length of A367 Wellsway, Bath approximately from a point outside 20 Wellsway, Bath extending north to its junction with Bloomfield Avenue.
• A road closure in that length of Bloomfield Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath at its junction with A367 Wellsway, Bath. The road closure is anticipated to be in place for up to 6 weeks – Closure dates to be confirmed.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Bath & North East Somerset Council to carry out highway improvement works from the 27th July 2026 for a maximum period of 18 months.
The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works. Works are anticipated to be for SEVENTEEN WEEKS.
Applicant details: Damian Macdonald
Telephone: 07513 705887 Email: damian.macdonald@mgroupltd.com
Chris Major, Director of Place Management, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Traffic Management Team, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JG
Dated: 9th July 2026
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