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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026
Date coming Into Force: 9th November 2026
Ref: SW26.27-229

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 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 North
Somerset Council for bridge structure strengthening works and resurfacing as part of the Metro West
project. This order will become operative on the 9th 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 117 days in duration. Appropriate traffic signs
will be displayed when the measures are in force.

Schedule

Station Road – from approximately 100 metres north of the junction with The Portbury Hundreds to the
railway bridge.

Sheepway – from the railway bridge to outside Elm Tree Farm.

Further information

For further information & alternative routes – see One Network map.

For further detail please contact the applicant: benjamin.paradise@corehighways.com

Paul Watkins,
Highway Network & Traffic Manager,
Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 1UJ

01934 888 802

Fire Station access at Ham Green –  Pill Fire Station has contacted North Somerset Council to install Urgent road markings at the bottom of Ham Green. Vehicles appear to be parked at the junction which has slowed the Fire engines down on several recent incidents.  ‘Keep Clear’ Zig Zag markings against the wall on Ham Green opposite the junction will be installed this week.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – Watchhouse Road, Pill North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2027
Date coming Into Force: 19th January 2027
Ref: SW26.27-224
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 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
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for a bridge Inspection. This order will become operative on the 19th
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 (22:00 – 06:00) in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the
measures are in force and access will be maintained for residents.
Schedule – Watchhouse Road – from the junction with Mount Pleasant to the other side of the bridge
For further information & alternative routes – see One Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
For further detail please contact the applicant: permits@thepermitgirl.co.uk

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order Ham Green (Lay-by only), Pill, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2027
Date coming Into Force: 11th January 2027
Ref: SW26.27-215
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 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 lay-by.
This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by
Openreach using a lay-by closure, for gully works. This order will become operative on the 11th
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 of 6 hours (09:30-15:30), in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures
are in force.
Schedule – lay-by only, outside Coppers End, Ham Green, Pill
For further information – see One Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
For further detail please contact the applicant: surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.u
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2027
Date coming Into Force: 11th January 2027
Ref: SW26.27-215
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 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 lay-by.
This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public consequent upon work by
Openreach using a lay-by closure, for gully works. This order will become operative on the 11th
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 of 6 hours (09:30-15:30), in duration. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed when the measures
are in force.
Schedule – lay-by only, outside Coppers End, Ham Green, Pill
For further information – see One Network map: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
For further detail please contact the applicant: surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.u