To prepare for the construction of the Banwell Bypass, we will be completing a series of early works and surveys. These will take place in September and October 2024.
To ensure safety, we will implement temporary traffic controls and road closures. We have outlined these in date order below.
In some cases, we may complete the preparatory works faster than expected. Where this happens, we will lift the closures and controls early and resume full access.
Starting Monday 9 September, there will be temporary traffic lights on Knightcott Road. The lights will be in place for a total of eight weeks. This will allow contractors to
Starting Monday 23 September, Wolvershill Road and Summer Lane will be temporarily closed. The closure is expected to last three weeks.
This will allow contractors to
For safety, Summer Lane this road will be closed for the duration of the closures on Wolvershill Road. Residents and businesses on Wolvershill Road and Summer Lane will still have access.
For concerns around this closure, please email banwellbypassmailbox@gallifordtry.co.uk. A member of the project team will contact you to discuss your specific requirements.
Starting Monday 30 September, Riverside will be temporarily closed. The closure is expected to last for three days.
This will allow contractors to
During the three-day closure there will be no access through Riverside Road to the north of the houses and football club. Access will is available via West Street onto Church Street. Properties north of Riverside Crescent will be accessible from the A370.
Starting Monday 30 September, there will be temporary traffic lights on East Street/Towerhead Road. The traffic lights are expected to be in place for four weeks.
This will allow contractors to
Starting Monday 30 September, there will be controlled access through Moor Road. Controlled access will be in place for five days.
This will allow contractors to safely clear vegetation along the side of the carriageway.
If you require access to Moor Road, our contractors will create a safe route through. Please note this may cause some minor delays.
The restricted access will be in place between the hours 7.30am until 5.30pm each day.
Starting Saturday 5 October, there will be daytime weekend closures on Castle Hill and Dark Lane. The closures are expected to be in place over two weekends.
This is to allow contractors to remove vegetation from the overhead electrical cables.
We aim to keep disruption to a minimum wherever possible and will strive to safely complete works and remove controls as quickly as we can.
You can find more detailed locations of the proposed works on our roadworks webpage.
If you have further questions, get in touch via email at