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North Somerset - Multiple Traffic Restrictions, Road Humps and Temporary Road Closures

BS22 8DYPublished 27/08/26
Weston Mercury • 

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NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL - all public notices at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices

Notice of Making

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places

(Consolidation) Order 2022 (Variation No.30) Order 2026

Ref: PSWLP/DB/2617

Notice is hereby given that on the 20 August 2026 North Somerset Council made 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 to include double yellow lines, addition of no loading at any time to existing double yellow lines and school keep clears within the roads that surround Milton Park School. The order will come into operation on the 28 August 2026 and copies of the deposited documents for this order may be inspected at:

https://streets.appyway.com/north-somerset

Any person who desires to question the validity of, or of any provision contained in the order on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, may within six weeks after the date on which the order was made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

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: 27th August 2026

Notice of Making

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Speed limit Restrictions, North Somerset Consolidation Order

2024 (Variation No.14) Order 2026

Ref: SLTR/DB/2618

Notice is hereby given that on the 20 August 2026 North Somerset Council made an order in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The general effect of the order was to amend the North Somerset Council (Speed Limit Restriction, North Somerset) Consolidation Order 2024 to to include 20mph restriction with the roads surrounding Milton Park School within Weston-super-Mare. The order will come into operation on the 28 August 2026 and copies of the deposited documents for this order may be inspected by at:

https://streets.appyway.com/north-somerset

Any person who desires to question the validity of, or of any provision contained in the order on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, may within six weeks after the date on which the order was made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

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: 27th August 2026

Notice of Making

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Moving Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions, North Somerset

Consolidation Order 2024 (Variation No.11) Order 2026

Ref: MTR/DB/2620

Notice is hereby given that on the 20 August 2026 North Somerset Council made 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 (Moving Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions, North Somerset) Consolidation Order 2024 to include to amend the current Prohibition of motor vehicles on Milton Park Road and include Fairfield Close and Clarkson Avenue. The order will come into operation on the 28 August 2026 and copies of the deposited documents for this order may be inspected at:

https://streets.appyway.com/north-somerset

Any person who desires to question the validity of, or of any provision contained in the order on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, may within six weeks after the date on which the order was made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

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: 27th August 2026

Notice of Intent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset Council

Dolphin Square, Weston-super-Mare (Off-Street Parking Places)

Car Park Order 2026

Ref: OSPP/DB/2622

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 implement parking charges to the Dolphin Square Car Parks in Weston-super-Mare. The details of the charges along with times of operation and other details are described in the Schedules to this notice. Full details of the proposals are contained in the draft Order which, together with the plan referred to in Schedule 1 and a Statement of the council's reason for proposing to make the Order, may be inspected at https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/parking-travel-roads/streets/traffic/comment-traffic-regulation-orders-tros or at Weston-super-Mare Library, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ.

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, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference OSPP/DB/2622 by 5pm on the 18 September 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 - Dolphin Square Car Park, Weston-super-Mare (Plan DS01), motor cars, EV’s, hybrid vehicles (except hackney carriages), charges 1 hour £1.70, 2 hours £2.90, 3 hours £4.10, 4 hours £6.10, 4 plus to 24 hours £14. Day charge (from 1 September to 30 April) purchase between 6am and 9.30am, Mon to Fri (valid until 6pm the same day) £3.60, evening charge (6pm to 2.30am) £2, overnight charge (5pm to 10.30am) £6, weekend charge (3pm Fri to 10.30am Mon) £26. Motorcycle free of charge. Schedule 2 - Disabled persons permitted additional waiting time 1 hour.

David Bailey, Lead Engineer, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel: 01934 888 888. Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 27th August 2026

Notice of Intent

North Somerset Council

Construction of Road Humps

High Street, Worle, and various roads, Weston-super-Mare, 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 1 will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 100mm in height, 9.9m in length, subject to tolerances in the Regulations. (2) Flat Top Road Humps referred to in the Schedule 2 will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 100mm in height, 4.8m in length subject to tolerances in the Regulations. (3) Flat Top Road Humps referred to in the Schedule 3 will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 100mm in height, 5m in length subject to tolerances in the Regulations. (4) Flat Top Road Humps referred to in the Schedule 4 will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 65mm in height, 28.9m in length subject to tolerances in the Regulations. (5) Flat Top Road Humps referred to in the Schedule 5 will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 85mm in height, 9.4m in length subject to tolerances in the Regulations. (6) Flat Top Road Humps referred to in the Schedule 6 will extend across the whole width of the carriageway and will be 75mm in height, 5.8m 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 contact us regarding this proposal please do so in writing to Rob Thomson, Head of Infrastructure (BSIP), Environment Assets and Transport Services Directorate, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ or email: bsip.engagement@n-somerset.gov.uk quoting reference PSWLP/BSIP/WH3 by 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026.

Schedule 1 - Nutwell Road, Weston-super-Mare at its junction with High Street, Worle. Schedule 2 - Hill Road, Weston-super-Mare at its junction with High Street, Worle. Mendip Avenue, Weston-super-Mare at its junction with High Street, Worle. Schedule 3 - Greenwood Road, Weston-super-Mare at its junction with High Street, Worle. Schedule 4 - High Street, Worle, Weston-super-Mare at its junction with The Maltings. Schedule 5 - The Maltings, Weston-super-Mare at its junction with High Street, Worle. Schedule 6 - High Street, Worle, Weston-super-Mare outside property number 234.

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

Dated: 27th August 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:

Baildon Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists

Date coming into force: 8 October 2026

Ref: T26-09

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 reconstruction and will become operative on 8 October 2026, anticipated to be of 2 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 - Baildon Road for full extents. Alternative routes - Grasmere Drive, Selworthy Road, Windermere Avenue and vice-versa.

Max Mill Lane, Winscombe, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles and Cyclists

Date coming into force: 5 October 2026

Ref: T26-41

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 surface dressing patching and will become operative on 5 October 2026, anticipated to be 5 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 - Max Mill Lane for full extents. Alternative routes - Barton Road, Church Road, A371 Banwell Road, The Rhodyate and vice-versa.

Various Roads, Banwell, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use Order 2026

Date coming into force: 11 September 2026

Ref: T26-72

Will be to close temporarily to all users, the lengths of roads specified in the schedule to this Notice. Exemptions are included for emergency services, any vehicle associated with the works and for access to properties only accessible from within the specified lengths of roads.

This order is because of work being executed on the road by North Somerset Council to construct highway improvements and will become operative on the 11 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. Not all roads will be closed at the same time appropriate traffic management and signage will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Well Lane between the junctions with Knightcott Road and Knightcott Road, and for a distance of approximately 75m south of Knightcott. Knightcott between the eastern end of Knightcott to a point approximately 50m west of the western junction with Well Lane. Castle Hill for a distance of approximately 100m in either direction from the junction with The Rhodyate. Riverside between a point approximately 150m north of Moor Road to a point approximately 500m north of Moor Road. Alternative routes - Well Lane: Knightcott Road, Westfield Road, Greenfields Avenue, High Street, Well Lane, Knightcott and vice-versa. Knightcott: Knightcott Road, Westfield Road, Greenfields Avenue, High Street, Well Lane, and vice-versa. Castle Hill: Castle Hill, A368 (East Street, Towerhead Road, Station Road, Greenhill Road, Dinghurst Road), A38 (New Road, Bristol Road), A371 (Sidcot Lane, Woodborough Road, Banwell Road, Castle Hill), and vice-versa. Riverside: Riverside, Puxton Road, Puxton Lane, Drove Way, Nye Road, A368 Station Road, A368 Towerhead Road, A368 East Street, A368 The Square, A368 West Street, Church Street, Riverside 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:

Celtic Way, Bleadon, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 11 October 2026

Ref: SW26.27-155

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 Openreach for a pole replacement. This order will become operative on the 11 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 are anticipated to be of 1 day in duration between 9am and 1pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Celtic Way from outside Greenacres to outside Mendip Croft. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Wrington Road, Congresbury, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 2 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-158

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 for sewer repairs. This order will become operative on the 2 November 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 - Wrington Road from outside property numbers 8 to 10. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Windmill Hill, Hutton, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 10 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-164

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 Openreach to access to pole for cabling work. This order will become operative on the 10 November 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 are anticipated to be of 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Windmill Hill from the junction with Banwell Road, eastward for approximately 90m. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Collum Lane, Kewstoke, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 13 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-165

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 Openreach for a pole replacement. This order will become operative on the 13 November 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 10 hours in duration between 8am and 6pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Collum Lane in the verge opposite the ruin.

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

Beach Road, Kewstoke, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 28 September 2026

Ref: SW26.27-168

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 Openreach to allow safe access to boxes to provide service to a customer. This order will become operative on the 28 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 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Beach Road - junction of Crookes Lane heading north for approximately 60m towards Holiday Park. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 4 October 2026

Ref: SW26.27-169

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 Openreach to demolish a carriageway box. This order will become operative on the 4 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 4pm and 11pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Winterstoke Road outside Weston Euro Park Industrial Estate to approximately 40m south. 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:

Dinghurst Road, Churchill, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 8 September 2026

Ref: SW26.27-101

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 Openreach to access existing telegraph pole for cabling for a new customer connection. This order will become operative on the 8 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 hours in duration between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Dinghurst Road from the junction with Hillier's Lane to the junction with Front Street. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Beach Road, Kewstoke, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 13 September 2026

Ref: SW26.27-105

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 Openreach for a pole replacement. This order will become operative on the 13 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 6 hours in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Beach Road outside The Lodge. 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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