Try our AI Explainer
This notice is long. Get a simplified view of the most important information, including key dates and locations is seconds.
Bath & North East Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices
What is happening?
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
(THTTC4212 BROAD 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 has made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Broad Street, City Centre, Bath from its junction with Walcot Street/Northgate Street extending north for its entire length. USRN: 47900067.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Openreach to renew CW cover on the 20th 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 NIGHT between 19:00 - 06:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Clockwise: Northgate Street – Bridge Street – Grand Parade – Pierrepont Street – North Parade – North Parade Road – A36 – Churchill Bridge – Broad Quay – Ambury – Corn Street – Green Park Road – Charles Street – Chapel Row – Queen Square – Gay Street – George Street.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB149871941
Applicant details: Ashley Bartley, Telephone: 07714 443995 Email: Ashley.Bartley@circet.co.uk
(THTTC4214 BECKHAMPTON ROAD/SHAFTESBURY ROAD, OLDFIELD PARK, 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 Shaftesbury Road, Oldfield Park, Bath starting from a point outside 26a Shaftesbury Road extending south west onto Beckhampton Road and then south east to a point outside 68 Beckhampton Road. USRN: 47901331/47900126.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wessex Water to replace 2 x carriageway interim patches and make permanent from the 20th 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 TWO DAYS between 09:30 - 15:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Shaftesbury Road diversion: Shaftesbury Road (remainder) – Third Avenue – Beckhampton Road.
Beckhampton Road diversion: Beckhampton Road (remainder) – Melcombe Road – St Kilda’s Road.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB149873533
Applicant details: Charlotte White
Telephone: Wessex Water – 0345 600 4600
Email: Charlotte.White@wessexwater.co.uk
(THTTC4218 CAMDEN ROAD, 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 has made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Camden Road, Beacon Hill, Bath from its junction with Gay’s Hill extending south west to a point outside 20 Upper Camden Place. USRN: 47900404.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wessex Water to carry out Section 81 works to replace a manhole cover/frame in the carriageway from the 22nd 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 TWO DAYS between 09:30 - 15:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Camden Road (remainder) – Eastbourne Avenue – Claremont Road – St Saviour’s Road – St Saviour’s Way – A4 London Road/London Street/The Paragon – Lansdown Road – Camden Crescent – Camden Road – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB149888363
Applicant details: Charlotte White
Telephone: Wessex Water – 0345 600 4600
Email: Charlotte.White@wessexwater.co.uk
(THTTC4264 WEEKESLEY LANE, TIMSBURY, 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 Weekesley Lane, Timsbury, Bath from its junction with Durcott Lane extending north east to its junction with Radford Hill. USRN: 47918062.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable National Grid to replace decayed poles from the 5th 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 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 TWO DAYS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Weekesley Lane (remainder) – Bath Road – High Street – B3355 – A39 – B3115 – Weekesley Lane – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150481170
Applicant details: Sera Page
Telephone: NGED CONTROL CENTRE – 0800 6783 105
Email: nged.streetworks@nationalgrid.co.uk
(THTTC4265 LITTLETON LANE, WELLOW, 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 Littleton Lane, Wellow, Bath from a point approximately 160 metres south of its junction with Wellow Road extending south for approximately 450 metres. USRN: 47919628.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable contractors to undertake bridge repairs to historical rail structure on behalf of National Highways from the 3rd 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 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 NINE WEEKS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Littleton Lane (remainder) – Grays Hill – Hang Hill – Wellow Road – Littleton Lane – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150492088
Applicant details: Anthony Beard
Telephone: Michael Ridley – 07387 107815 Email: roadspace@hattontraffic.co.uk
(THTTC4286 REDFIELD ROAD, MIDSOMER NORTON)
(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 has made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure and suspend all parking to vehicles in that length of Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton from its junction with Steam Mills extending north east to its junction with B3355 High Street/Church Lane roundabout. USRN: 47917437.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to install a new zebra crossing and carry out highway improvement works by Bath and North East Somerset Council from the 23rd 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 SIX WEEKS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Redfield Road (remainder) – Paulton Road – B3355 North Road – B3355 Church Lane – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150833595
Applicant details: B&NES
Telephone: Council Connect – 01225 394041
Email: DesignProjects@BATHNES.GOV.UK
(THTTC4273 B&NES HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES – K&A CANAL)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF A RIGHT-HAND TURN)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY CYCLISTS, HORSE RIDERS AND 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 close temporarily to cyclists, horse riders and vehicles and suspend all parking to vehicles, in the length of roads listed in Schedule 1 below.
A no right-hand turn restriction shall be introduced in that length of Sydney Road, Bathwick, Bath, as detailed in Schedule 2 below.
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 various highway improvement works from the 20th 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.
The anticipated timescale for each location is listed in Schedule 1 below.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: Diversions to be clearly signed during each closure.
Applicant: B&NES
Telephone: Council Connect – 01225 394041
Email: Alistair_Booton@BATHNES.GOV.UK
SCHEDULE 1 – ROAD CLOSURES
Location - Extents - Anticipated Timescale at Location (subject to change)
A36 Beckford Road, Bathwick, Bath Between Beckford Gardens and Warminster Road 7 nights from 12th October 2026 - 18th October 2026, between 19:00 - 06:00hrs only
A36 Warminster Road, Bathwick, Bath Between North Road and Sydney Road 7 nights from 12th October 2026 - 18th October 2026, between 19:00 - 06:00hrs only Sydney Road, Bathwick, Bath Between A36 Beckford Road/Warminster Road junction and Dahlia Gardens 7 nights from 12th October 2026 - 18th October 2026, between 19:00 - 06:00hrs only
A36 Darlington Street, Bathwick, Bath Between Sydney Mews and Sutton Street 5 nights from 29th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026, between 19:00 - 06:00hrs only
Edward Street Junction with Great Pulteney Street 19 days from 28th September 2026 - 16th October 2026, this closure will be in place 24/7
William Street Junction with Great Pulteney Street 19 days from 19th October 2026 - 6th November 2026, this closure will be in place 24/7
SCHEDULE 2 – PROHIBITION OF A RIGHT-HAND TURN
Location - Extents - Anticipated Timescale at Location (subject to change)
Sydney Road, Bathwick, Bath From its junction with A36 Beckford Road – prohibiting the right turn movement of vehicles into Warminster Road From 20th July 2026 - 29th July 2026, this restriction will be in place 24/7
(THTTC4280 RICHMOND HEIGHTS, 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 has made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Richmond Heights, Beacon Hill, Bath from its junction with Solsbury Way, opposite the property known as Nancledra, extending south west for approximately 13 metres. USRN: 47901286.
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 20th 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 SEVEN DAYS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Solsbury Way – Richmond Heights – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150772315
Applicant details: Nicola Taylor
Telephone: Wales & West Utilities – 0800 912 2999
Email: Nicola.Taylor@wwutilities.co.uk
(THTTC4268 SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, BEAR FLAT, 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 Shakespeare Avenue, Bear Flat, Bath from its junction with Chaucer Road extending west to a point outside 7 Shakespeare Avenue. USRN: 47901332.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Wessex Water to repair service leak – defect from the 21st 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 THREE DAYS.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Shakespeare Avenue (remainder) – Chaucer Road – Kipling Avenue – A367 Wellsway – Shakespeare Avenue – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150711364
Applicant details: Tom R Wysocki
Telephone: Wessex Water – 0345 600 4600
Email: tom.wysocki@wessexwater.co.uk
(THTTC4297 DORCHESTER STREET, CITY CENTRE, BATH) (TEMPORARY INTRODUCTION OF A LOADING BAY) 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 2 x loading bays in that length of Dorchester Street, City Centre, Bath. The 2 x Dorchester Street bus stops outside/opposite Bath Spa Railway Station (bus stop ID’s: bthmtpm/bthjpta) shall be suspended and temporary loading bays shall be introduced on both bus stops.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to prevent vehicles stopping to make deliveries in unsafe places whilst the Manvers Street road closure is in place from the 21st 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. The temporary loading bays are anticipated to be in place between 21st July - 20th November 2026.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150901987
Applicant details: Damian Macdonald
Telephone: 07513 705887 Email: damian.macdonald@mgroupltd.com
(THTTC4275 A367 WELLSWAY, 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 A367 Wellsway, Bath from its junction with B3110 Midford Road extending north to a point outside 100 Wellsway. USRN: 47900022. The northbound carriageway will be closed to all traffic (heading towards Bath). The southbound carriageway will be unaffected (heading away from Bath).
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 cabling works from the 20th 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 TWO NIGHTS between 20:00 - 07:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Diversion to be clearly signed during closure.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB150948509
Applicant details: Matthew Elmes
Telephone: 01633 853300 Email: mat@quantumtm.co.uk
(THTTC4303 UPPER CHURCH 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 Upper Church Street, City Centre, Bath from its junction with Julian Road extending south to its junction with Rivers Street. USRN: 47913672.
This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road to enable Openreach to clear a blockage in the carriageway from the 3rd 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 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 09:00 - 17:00hrs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Crescent Lane – Julian Road – vice versa.
Link to One.network: https://one.network/?tm=GB151157113
Applicant details: Liam Powell
Telephone: 01633 853300 Email: Liam.powell@quantumtm.co.uk
THTTC4312 B&NES RESURFACING SCHEMES 2026/2027)
(TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PARKING)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY CYCLISTS, HORSE RIDERS AND MOTOR 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 close temporarily to cyclists, horse riders and motor vehicles and suspend all parking to vehicles, in the lengths of roads listed in Schedule 1.
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 resurfacing and associated works from the 3rd August 2026 for a maximum period of 18 Months. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and will not be affected for the whole of the period but only for so long as is necessary to execute the works.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Diversion to be clearly signed during each closure.
Applicant details: Highway Maintenance
Telephone: Council Connect – 01225 394041 Email: Highways@bathnes.gov.uk
SCHEDULE 1
Location - Extents - Anticipated Timescale at Location (subject to change
A367 Wellsway, Odd Down Inbound lane between Red Lion roundabout and junction with Midford Road 2 Nights Weston Road, Weston Park and Weston Lane, Weston Junction with all three roads 2 Days Stockwood Lane, Keynsham Top section Stockwood Hill 2 Days
B3130 Chew Road, Winford Road and Limeburn Hill, Chew Magna Portbridge roundabout on the B3130 and section along Limeburn Hill near Vineyard 2 Days Staples Hill, Freshford Between Iford Lane junction and authority boundary 2 Days Whiteway Road, Twerton Junction with Poolemead Road 2 Days
B3115 Tunley Road, Tunley Junction with Palmers Lane, approx. 200m in both directions 2 Days Millmead Road/Lyndhurst Road junction, Oldfield Park Only junction 2 Days
Camerton Hill, Camerton (Speed Tables) Between The Daglands and The Court Rooms 2 Days Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke Junction with School Lane and Bristol Road 2 Days
Deadmill Lane, Lower Swainswick Full extent 2 Days
Ham Lane, Paulton Between Winterfield Road and Brookside 2 Days
Stirtingale Road and Kingsway, Odd Down Section 1 – Between Stirtingale Avenue and Ambleside Road Section 2 – Between Ambleside Road and Englishcombe Lane. 2 Days
Hillside Road, Moorlands (No’s 42 - 50) Cul-de-Sac section, properties 42 - 50 2 Days
Footpath Marsden Road to Englishcombe Lane Full Extents 4 Weeks (day works)
Holcombe Lane, Holcombe Vale, Holcombe Close, Downside Close and The Chestertons, Bathampton Full Extents 1 Week (day works)
Queen Charlton Lane and Sleep Lane, Whitchurch Junction from Woollard Lane to the A37 and a few metres into Sleep Lane (extension of Woollard Lane TTRO THTTC4138) 5 Days
Bathwick Hill, Bathwick Between Sydney Wharf and Sydney Buildings. To include stairs coming up from Canal Path adjacent to Tesco’s 6 Weeks (Footway/Footpath closure only)
A39 Bath Road, Farmborough Junction Hunstrete Road to Mollifriend Lane 1 Week (day works)
Chris Major, Director of Place Management, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Traffic Management Team, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JG
www.bathnes.gov.uk, Dated: 16th July 2026
Need to publish a public notice?
If you need to publish a public notice, please contact Bath Chronicle directly at: