More restrictions on roads affected by A36 closure
by trevorcarbin on 24 September, 2024
The changes to the local road network aim to reduce traffic in the Limpley Stoke area and Bradford on Avon following closure of the A36.
The A36 Warminster Road has been closed since August as National Highways is working to stabilise the embankment.
Since the closure, there has been an increase in traffic on the narrow roads through Limpley Stoke, creating a danger to pedestrians. There has also been an increase in through traffic in Bradford on Avon.
The following restrictions will be introduced this week (w/c Monday 23 September) and will be in place for the duration:
Lower Stoke, junction with the B3108: full closure southbound, except for emergency vehicles, buses and refuse vehicles.
All access into Limpley Stoke: 20mph speed limit.
Abbey Lane near Freshford, junction with the A36: 7.5T weight restriction; 13ft 4in (4.1m) height restriction; 20mph speed limit.
Ashes Lane, junction with the A36: 7.5T weight restriction; 13ft 4in (4.1m) height restriction; 20mph speed limit.
Midford Lane, junction with the A36: 6ft 6in (2m) width restriction.
Church Lane, junction with the A36: 7.5T weight restriction; 13ft 4in (4.1m) height restriction; 6ft 6in (2m) width restriction; 20mph speed limit.
Rosemary Lane: only access to Freshford from the east; 7.5T weight restriction; 13ft 4in (4.1m) height restriction; 6ft 6in (2m) width restriction; 20mph speed limit.
B3108: from junction with the A36 to the roundabout at the junction with Winsley Road, speed limits from 40mph to 30mph and 50mph to 40 mph.
B3108: Extra height restrictions to reduce the risk of bridge strikes on Winsley Hill.
A4 at Bathampton: Additional signage to increase adherence to the official diversion route and reduce displaced traffic going through Bradford on Avon.
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