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North Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions

BS20•Published 29/10/26
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 Moving Traffic Prohibitions and Restrictions, North Somerset) Consolidation Order 2024 (Variation No.8) Order 2026

Ref: MTR/DB/2611

Notice is hereby given that on the 22 October 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 the revocation of 7.5 tonnes weight limit, on Winterstoke Road bridge, Weston-super-Mare. The order will come into operation on the 2 November 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 and Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel: 01934 888 888. Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 23rd October 2026

Notice of Making

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

North Somerset District Council

Prohibition of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places (Consolidation) Order 2022 (Variation No.34) Order 2026

Ref: PSWLP/DB/2629

Notice is hereby given that on the 22 October 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 School Keep Clear markings in Clevedon, Dundry, Hewish, Nailsea, Portishead, Tickenham, Weston-super-Mare, Yatton. The order will come into operation on the 2 November 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 and Transport Services, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ. Tel: 01934 888 888. Email: traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Dated: 23rd October 2026

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:

Knightcott, Banwell, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming into Force: 25 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-230

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 clear blockages. This order will become operative on the 25 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 3 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force. Access to be maintained.

Schedule - Knightcott from outside 13 to 15 Knightcott Industrial Estate to outside 15 Knightcott. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Footpaths Blackthorn Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Pedestrians Order 2027

Date coming Into Force: 11 January 2027

Ref: SW26.27-235

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

This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Openreach for duct laying. This order will become operative on the 11 January 2027 for a maximum period of six 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 pedestrian traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Footpaths Blackthorn Gardens, Weston-super-Mare from outside property numbers 63 and 65 for approximately 10m.

Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Severn Avenue, St Pauls Road, Severn Road, Clifton Road, Langport Road, Newton Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2027

Date coming Into Force: 17 May 2027

Ref: SW26.27-240

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 Wales & West Utilities to replace the gas mains. This order will become operative on the 17 May 2027 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 127 days in duration. The commencement dates of the phase closures are approximate and subject to the progression of the works. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Severn Avenue from the junction with Severn Road to the junction with St Pauls Road (17 May 2027 to 21 June 2027). St Pauls Road from outside property numbers 17 to 19 (17 May 2027 to 21 June 2027). Severn Road from outside property number 71 to the junction with Severn Avenue (14 June 2027 to 9 July 2027). Clifton Road from outside property number 61 to the junction with Langport Road (19 July 2027 to 20 August 2027). Langport Road from the junction with Clifton Road to the junction with Clevedon Road (9 August 2027 to 3 September 2027). Newton Road from the junction with Clifton Road to the junction with Clevedon Road (23 August 2027 to 20 September 2027). Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Shipham Lane, Winscombe, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2027

Date coming Into Force: 12 January 2027

Ref: SW26.27-246

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 Cabling works. This order will become operative on the 12 January 2027 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 for one night in duration between 7pm and 6am. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Shipham Lane from the junction with Sandford Road for 45m eastwards. 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:

East Hewish Lane, Hewish, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 13 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-098

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 Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for commissioning of new level crossing operating equipment. 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 days in duration starting at 11pm on 13 November for 24 hours per day. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - East Hewish Lane on the Hewish Level Crossing. Access will be maintained for residents. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Mead Lane, Sandford, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 9 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-134

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 Strongvox to construct a new footway and associated highway works as part of the new development. This order will become operative on the 9 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 43 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Mead Lane between Station Road and the new residential development access. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Barton Road, Winscombe, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 9 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-161

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 cabling work. This order will become operative on the 9 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 2 days in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Barton Road from the junction with Max Mill Lane to the junction with Parsons Way. 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 was 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 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 - 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 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 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 opposite the ruin. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Wick Road, Wick St Lawrence, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 9 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-176

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 install new water supplies. This order will become operative on the 9 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 3 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Wick Road outside Cedar Court. Alternative routes - see Causeway one.

Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks

Footpaths associated with Wynter Close, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Temporary Prohibition of Use by Pedestrians Order 2026

Date coming Into Force: 11 November 2026

Ref: SW26.27-178

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

This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by Openreach to lay a duct in footpath. This order will become operative on the 11 November 2026 for a maximum period of six 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 2 days in duration between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Appropriate pedestrian traffic signs will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule - Footpaths associated with Wynter Close, Weston-super-Mare from junction to property number 12. 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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