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North Somerset - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

BS20Published 22/07/26
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NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL - all public notices at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notlces

Notice of Intent

North Somerset Council

Construction of Road Humps

High Street, Portishead, North Somerset

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council in exercise of the powers conferred by section 90A of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’) and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the chief officer of police in accordance with section 90C (1) of the Act and those bodies or persons prescribed by the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999 (hereinafter called ‘the Regulations’) and in accordance with section 90C (2) of the Act intends to construct road humps at the locations specified in the Schedule to this notice. (1) Flat top road humps referred to in the Schedule will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 75mm in height and 17.9m in length subject to tolerances in the Regulations. A copy of the plan together with a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make these changes may be viewed at https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/parking-travel-roads/roads-streets/comment-traffic-regulation-orders-tros

Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object to the proposal) you should make them in writing to Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference PSWLP/BSIP/PH2 by 5pm on Friday 14 August 2026.

Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. All representations received may be considered in public by the council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Schedule 1 – High Street, Portishead outside 40 High Street Portishead (currently The Card Shop) and outside 64 High Street Portishead (currently Portishead Banking Hub). Revocation of Speed Humps – High Street, Portishead outside 27 High Street, Portishead (currently Portishead Funeral Services).

Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel: 01934 888 888, email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 22nd July 2026

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 23

North Somerset Council

Pedestrian Crossing at Felton Lane and High Street, Winford

Notice is hereby given that the District Council of North Somerset in exercise of powers conferred by section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, and after consultation with the chief officer of police, intends to install the following crossings in the North Somerset: High Street, to the front of The Prince of Waterloo Public House (1 zebra crossing) and Felton Lane adjacent to Winford Primary School, Winford (1 zebra crossing). A copy of the plan together with a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make these changes may be viewed at: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/TRO

Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object to the proposal) you should make them in writing to Darren Coffin-Smith, Head of Highway Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference DB/P/WINFORD by 14 August 2026.

Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. All representations received may be considered in public by the council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Darren Coffin-Smith, Head of Highway Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel. No 01934 888888. Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 22nd July 2026

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places (Consolidation) Order 2022 (Variation No.33) Order 2026

Ref: PSWLP/DB/2626

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council propose to make an order in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The general effect of which will be to amend the North Somerset Council (Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2022 to include no loading, no waiting at any time, school keep clear markings and time restricted parking bays on roads within Winford. The extent of the proposals are described in the Schedule to this notice.

Full details of the proposals are contained in the draft Order which, together with the plans and a Statement of the Council’s reason for proposing to make the Order, may be inspected at: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/tro

Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object to the proposal) you should make them in writing to David Bailey, Lead Engineer, Environment Assets & Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference PSWLP/DB/2626 by 5pm on the 14 August 2026.

Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. All representations received may be considered in public by the council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Schedule - Part 3:

Prohibition and Restriction or Waiting, Stopping, Loading and Unloading - No loading, waiting at any time, school keep clears and time restricted parking bays.

Parsonage Lane: installation of school keep clear markings both side of the lane outside the school (Mon–Fri 8am to 4pm map 1), Barrow Lane: Installation of double yellow lines and no loading at any time kerb marks from the junction with Felton Lane along the eastern boundary of 9 Kingston Mead, from junction with Brookside to a point 33m in a southerly direction (map 1), Brookside: installation of double yellow lines and no loading at any time kerb marks southern side of the road at junction with Barrow Lane (map 1), High Street: installation of double yellow lines and no loading at any time kerb marks from the junction with The Old Coach Station in a north westerly direction for 10m and at the junctions with Parsonage Lane and Felton Lane, northern side of the road opposite 3 High Street and at both junctions from the entrance to the Prince of Waterloo Public House car park to junction, with Dundry Lane, installation of parking bays on the pavement to the front and on the road opposite the Prince of Waterloo Public House permitting two hours parking (Mon–Fri 8am to 4pm map 1b).

David Bailey, Lead Engineer, Environment Assets & Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ.

Tel: 01934 888 888.

Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 22nd July 2026

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Speed Limit Restrictions, North Somerset Consolidation Order 2024 (Variation No.17) Order 2026

Ref: SLTR/DB/2625

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council propose to make an order in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The general effect of the order shall be to amend the North Somerset Council (Speed Limit Restrictions, North Somerset Consolidation Order 2024 to extend existing 20mph speed limit to further roads within Winford and revoking current 30mph. The extent of the proposals are described in the Schedule to this Notice. Full details of the proposals are contained in the draft Order which, together with the plan, Statement of the Council's Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be inspected at the following location: - Online using the following website address: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/tro

Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object to the proposal) you should make them in writing to David Bailey, Lead Engineer, Environment Assets & Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference SLTR/DB/2625 by 5pm on the 14 August 2026.

Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. All representations received may be considered in public by the council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Schedule - Speed Limit Restrictions (20mph speed limit): the entire length of Chapel Lane, Church Rise, Church Road, Russell Close, Williams Yard (map 1), Dundry Lane from the junction with High Street in a northeasterly direction for 205m (map 1), High Street, the roads surrounding the grassed triangle area which link High Street to Dundry Lane and Church Road (map 1).

David Bailey, Lead Engineer, Environment Assets & Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ.

Tel: 01934 888 888.

Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 22nd July 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14

Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which:

Lower Queens Road, Clevedon, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists

Date coming into force: 14 September 2026

Ref: T26-40

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles and cyclists the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.

This order is required because of carriageway and footway resurfacing works and will become operative on 14 September 2026, anticipated to be of 20 days. Work will take place between 8am and 5pm. The maximum period for the closure is eighteen months, however, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works.

Schedule - Lower Queens Road for full extents.

Alternative routes – none.

The Triangle and Chapel Hill, Clevedon, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists Order 2026

Date coming into force: 3 August 2026

Ref: T26-65

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles and cyclists the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.

This order is required because of infrastructure improvements and will become operative on 3 August 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works. It is anticipated the closure of this section of The Triangle will be for a period of approximately 14 weeks however the Closure of Chapel Hill is anticipated to begin in September for a period of approximately 7 weeks.

Schedule - Section of The Triangle on the southwestern side of the clock tower outside property numbers 11 and 13. Chapel Hill from its junction with The Triangle to a point 10 metres in a northwestern direction.

Alternative routes - Chapel Hill: Chapel Hill, Highdale Avenue, Old Street and vice-versa.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Section 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which:

Blagdon Lane, Butcombe, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into Force: 14 September 2026

Ref: SW26/27-119

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule, to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Bristol Water for tree works. This order will become operative on the 14 September 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 5 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Blagdon Lane junction with Mill Lane and Green Lane to outside Yew Tree Farm.

Alternative routes - see Causeway one.network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Barrow Lane, Winford, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into Force: 22 October 2026

Ref: SW26/27-123

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Wessex Water Services to replace cover and frame. This order will become operative on the 22 October 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 1 day in duration between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Barrow Lane from outside property number 10 to outside Garden Cottage.

Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)

Final Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, have made an order the effect of which:

Slade Road, Portishead, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 3 August 2026
Ref: SW26.27-039

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Wessex Water Services for sewer lining works. This order will become operative on the 3 August 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 5 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Slade Road from the junction with Combe Road to the junction with Ferndale Road.

Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Park Road, Clevedon, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 4 August 2026
Ref: SW26.27-055

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Bristol Water for a lead pipe replacement. This order will become operative on the 4 August 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 3 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Park Road at the side of 1 Dial Hill Road.

Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 5 August 2026
Ref: SW26.27-090

Will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Bristol Water to connect new water supply. This order will become operative on the 5 August 2026 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period but only as necessitated by the works which is anticipated to be of 3 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Church Lane from the junction with St Margarets Lane eastwards for 70m.

Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

For further information www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ
01934 888 802

 

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