A construction traffic management plan has been agreed with the local authorities which sets out the roads our vehicles can use for construction work and for removing the pylons.
When we’re working on the highways, our contractors need to manage the traffic to keep everyone safe. This will involve using temporary ‘stop/go’ boards, traffic lights and some short-term road closures.
Our contractors put up advance notice signs to let local road users know of any traffic restrictions and road closures.
We have agreed the following timings with the local highway authority.
Location | Duration | Description of works | Traffic Management in place | Map |
| A38 at Tarnock | 7 October | Brief additional works to deliver and remove machinery from the AC40 reinstatement site. | One-lane closure with two-way traffic management will be in place during two 30-minute intervals. Machinery will be delivered between 09:30 and 10:00, and removed between 15:00 and 15:30. Works have been scheduled outside of peak hours to minimise disruption to traffic flow.
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| Castle Hill | 6 October to 24 October 2025 Daytime works period: 6 October – 13 October Night time works period: 20 October – 24 October | Due to unforeseen circumstances, further works are required to complete the reinstatement of a temporary bellmouth access along Castle Hill. Works include kerb and drainage replacement, reinstatement of original field access, and verge restoration. | Traffic management at Castle Hill will vary between day time and night time periods to ensure safety during reinstatement works. During the day time works period, working hours will be 7.30am - 5pm. To facilitate the works, the road will operate under single-lane conditions with stop/go signals in place. Please note, during the day time works traffic management will remain in place overnight for safety. During the night time works period, working hours will be 8pm-5am. To facilitate the works, a full road closure will be implemented, with a clearly signed looping diversion route provided. | View map |
| Sheepway (Portishead) | 13 October to 31 October 2025 | Reinstatement works involving the removal of a temporary access point on Sheepway have been postponed and will now be taking place from 13 October. Please note, all timings are subject to change encourage you to check the information on this page regularly for updates. Works will involve the removal of a temporary access point to restore the area to its original condition. | Two-way traffic signals will be in operation 24 hours a day from 13 October to 31 October 2025. Our contractors will be working between 7:30am and 5:00pm each day. The traffic management is located in close proximity to a bus stop, which will remain fully operational throughout the duration of the works. Bus services will be prioritised where it is safe to do so, and teams will support passenger boarding or alighting during working hours to ensure continued access to public transport services. |
Please note these dates may change at short notice.
We know our work may cause disruption to journeys and we’re sorry for any inconvenience.
We’re working with our contractors to keep traffic moving as best we can and to complete our work as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.