Contact:
  • Traffic & Safety Team
  • Address:
    Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol. BS31 1LA.
  • E-mail:
    Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk
  • Telephone:
    01225-394041
  • Fax:
    01225-394335
  • Minicom:
    01225-394166
  • Page Updated:
    14/05/2008
  • Author:
    Jenny Wood
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Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO)

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What is a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order?

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is made by the Council when it is necessary to prohibit or control vehicular and / or pedestrian traffic along the highway. TTROs can be applied to roads, footways or public rights of way. The Council can make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order to cover planned situations, or we can issue an Urgent Notice if regulation is needed without delay.

TTROs are normally used to allow essential or emergency works to be carried out on the highway, typically installation of, or maintenance works to, services such as gas, electricity, water etc. However, roads can also be closed under the Town & Police Clauses Act, for street parties, etc.

TTROs are made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and can take up to six weeks to arrange due to the legal requirements involved. A consultation process is undertaken with the police, emergency and other services. Initial public notification takes the form of an advertisement placed in the local press before the legal division makes the Temporary Regulation Order.

A TTRO can have a maximum duration of 18 months for a road and 6 months for a public right of way. Examples of TTROs include: 

  • Road closures

  • Waiting restrictions

  • Weight restrictions

Urgent Notices

Urgent Notices can be issued by the Council in the case of an emergency, e.g. a serious gas main leak. An Urgent Notice can be issued for a maximum duration of 21 days where public safety is a concern. Otherwise, 5 days is the maximum duration.

Applications

Please note that prices for Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders went up for all applications made from 1st May 2008 onwards. The total cost is now £550. This is to bring Bath & North East Somerset prices into line with neighbouring Authorities, and reflects increased staff costs in processing Temporary Orders.

Applications should be made to the Traffic & Safety Team. We will then consider the effects of the proposed Order on the wider highway network. This procedure will take into account many factors.

An application form is available in the column on the right (under Related Documents). Please click to open it, fill it in and send it to the address printed at the top.

Alternatively,  you can e-mail Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk to request an application form or contact Council Connect on 01225-394041.