Update, September 2026
On 5 October, we will start work in Farrington Gurney, which will include a new signalised crossing over the A37. View the construction programme.
The outcomes of statutory consultations on work planned for Midsomer Norton, Clutton and Peasedown St John are due in October and will be published on this web page.
For Bear Flat updates, visit our dedicated page.
Following public consultation in 2025 on the Somer Valley Links scheme, we are progressing proposals that encourage safe and accessible active travel across the area, including new travel hubs, upgraded bus stops, improved junctions, new crossings and better walking, wheeling and cycling routes.
Proposed travel hubs aim to bring together several travel options all in one place – for example, public transport, e-scooters, and links to walking, wheeling and cycling routes. Examples are: bike storage at bus stops, information points, bus shelters with real-time information and cycle repair stations. Designs vary to suit local needs.
See Our proposals below to find out more.
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Our proposals (2026 to 2027)
We will progress proposals in the following locations, subject to statutory consultation, during 2026 and 2027.
The statutory TRO consultation for Rogers Close/A37 Upper Bristol Road, Clutton is open. The statutory TRO consultations for Farrington Gurney, Midsomer Norton and Ashgrove/Keel's Hill are now closed. The Bear Flat scheme is in construction.
Please expand the sections below to find out more.
From 27 July to mid-November, following the statutory consultation, we are installing the following measures to improve bus reliability and active travel at Bear Flat. Please also view the construction programme and temporary traffic management in place to keep everyone safe.
Outcomes of statutory TRO consultation
To view the outcomes of the recent statutory consultation and our responses to the themes raised, please refer to Report 5a in the related documents section for each order: TRO Ref: 26-043 (A B & C)
Improved pedestrian crossings
- Safer, shorter pedestrian crossing on A367 Wells Road outside the Bear Inn, reducing crossing time and bus delays
- Continuous raised crossings at Hayes Place, Shakespeare Avenue, Bruton Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue to support pedestrian priority and accessibility
Improved bus facilities/travel hub
- New travel hub with upgraded northbound bus stop, seating, green roof shelter and real time information
- Extended northbound bus lay-by (space for two buses)
- Widening of the existing bus gate on Bloomfield Road
- Removal of the southbound bus stop north of Shakespeare Avenue and consolidation with the stop just south of Shakespeare Avenue
- Wider pavements, new seating and planting outside the Bear Inn near the travel hub
- More cycle parking and improved wayfinding next to the northbound stop
Support for businesses loading/unloading
- New loading bays opposite Shakespeare Avenue and between the Co op and Beechen Cliff Drive to support businesses and reduce disruption to traffic and bus services
View a map of the Bear Flat proposals
Our proposals include:
- improvement to existing bus stop with real-time information display
- improvements to the pavement between the new signalised crossing and the north bound bus stop, retaining all vehicle access to properties
- three new cycle stands at Rogers Close junction
- a new raised, continuous crossing over the Rogers Close junction with the A37, to reinforce pedestrian priority and improve safety
- a new signalised crossing with dropped kerbs and tactile paving between the car park entrance and the Old Coal Yard
- moveable planter box located on the wide pavement between the two car park entrances
- southbound bus stop moved approx. 30m south and new shelter seating, green roof and real time bus information
- removal of the existing informal crossing, situated opposite the shops
We aim to install this scheme, subject to results of the formal statutory consultation, in spring 2027.
We held a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) notice period from 20 August to 10 September 2026 for the proposed improvements.
We're now considering feedback and will share a TRO report (Report 5a) to this web page when we reach a decision.
View a map of the Clutton proposals
Following a recent statutory consultation, we aim to install the following measures between 5 October 2026 and mid-February, pausing for Christmas:
- A raised continuous crossing at the Ham Lane/A37 Bristol Road junction, level with the pavement. This is to slow approaching vehicles and prioritise pedestrians.
- An upgraded crossing at the Pitway Lane and Church Lane junctions with the A37 Bristol Road. It will include resurfacing and tactile paving.
- Resurfacing the pedestrian area at the Main Street/A37 Bristol Road junction. Plus, adding new cycle parking and a bike repair station at the Main Street bus stop.
- Wider footways on both sides of the A37 Bristol Road between the upgraded Ham Lane bus shelter and the bus stop opposite Pitway Lane.
- A new signal-controlled crossing on the A37 Bristol Road between the Church Lane and Pitway Lane junctions. This will replace the existing central refuge island.
- An upgraded northbound bus shelter at Ham Lane on the A37 Bristol Road. It will have new seating, a green roof and real-time bus information.
- Real-time bus information at the Main Street bus stop.
We held a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation on some elements of this scheme from 13 August to 3 September 2026. We have made the decision to proceed. See TRO Reports 5a.
As part of the Somer Valley Links project, we are proposing two new zebra crossings and better cycling facilities in Midsomer Norton.
- A new zebra crossing on the High Street outside the Dorothy House Hospice Shop, near the War Memorial. The nearby parking bay will be removed, but the disabled parking bay will remain.
- New secure cycle parking, a bike repair station, additional planting and a local information point outside the Dorothy House Furniture Store towards Excelsior Street.
- A new zebra crossing on South Road, near the entrance to South Road Car Park, replacing the existing informal crossing.
We held a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) notice period from 13 August to 3 September 2026 for the proposed improvements.
We're now considering feedback and will share a TRO report (Report 5a) to this web page when we reach a decision.
We are proposing:
- Introduction of two raised speed ramps on Ashgrove, positioned approximately 20 metres either side of the Keel's Hill junction.
- Improvements to pedestrian crossing facilities across Keel's Hill, including widened pavements on both sides of the road and the installation of tactile paving.
- Installation of a new zebra crossing on Ashgrove, immediately south of the Keel's Hill junction.
- Installation of real-time bus information and a new local information point at the Keel's Hill northbound bus stop towards Bath.
- Relocation of the existing southbound bus stop on Ashgrove to a position south of St Joseph's Catholic Church, including provision of a new bus shelter with seating and real-time bus information.
- Relocation of the existing bench in this area to the adjacent grass verge, alongside the installation of new cycle parking and a bike repair station.
We held a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) notice period from 13 August to 3 September 2026 for the proposed improvements.
We're now considering feedback and will share a TRO report (Report 5a) to this web page when we reach a decision.
This lane will be closed to traffic, making it a quiet lane open to walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding only. It connects residents from Paulton to the shared use path proposed alongside the A362, providing a route to both Farrington Gurney and Midsomer Norton.
Speed reduction to encourage slower speeds along the A367 and allow buses to exit Bath Road more easily.
Proposals not progressing this year
We intend to progress the following areas (phase 1b proposals) next year, subject to statutory consultation. They will not progress in 2026-27. Updates will be provided on this web page.
Please expand the sections below to find out more about the proposals:
We will be providing:
- a continuous cycle route which will follow low-traffic roads or shared use paths next to the road on busier roads
- improved crossings at key locations
We will be providing:
- new pedestrian crossings
- bus priority through the traffic signals making bus travel easier
We will be providing:
- wider pavements to improve access around bus stops
- bus stop improvements including real-time information displays
- improving pedestrian safety by making new crossings
We will be providing:
- measures to encourage slower speeds
- improved pedestrian crossings at A362/Church Street/Fortescue Road
- widened pavements
- shared mobility options such as bikes or car clubs providing more travel choices
- 'H' cycle stands
We will be providing:
- upgraded bus shelters (including real time information and seating)
- widened pavements
- reduction in speed limit to 30mph
- new signalised crossing point over the A367 Bath Road
- cycle stands
We will be providing:
- upgraded bus shelters (including real time information and seating)
- widened pavements
- reduction in speed limit to 20mph with new traffic calming
- new zebra crossing over Bath Road
- improved cycle access to Wellow Lane
A new shared use path connection for walkers, wheelers and cyclists, connecting the A362 from Main Street in Farrington Gurney towards Midsomer Norton and the proposed Somer Valley Links Enterprise Zone scheme.
A new signalised crossing of the A367 Peasedown St John bypass, linking to a quiet lane to Hang Hill and National Cycle Network 24.
Phases 2 and 3
Phases 2 and 3 of the schemes will include other areas identified for improvement along the route shown on the map. They are being reviewed following feedback received during public consultation. Further details will be shared when available.
Construction programmes
Please visit this section regularly for up-to-date information on our construction programmes for works underway. Currently we are delivering improvements in Bear Flat and Farrington Gurney. See our dedicated Bear Flat page for the construction timetable and traffic management plan for these works.
Farrington Gurney construction programme
We'll install the scheme between 5 October 2026 and February 2027, pausing for Christmas.
We'll conduct work during the daytime except for night closures in February 2027 for resurfacing when diversions will be in place.
We'll operate temporary traffic lights throughout the works to maintain two-way traffic.
Temporary footways may be necessary in some locations.
Bus stops at Main Street and Ham Lane will be suspended throughout the works and temporary bus stops will be provided within a short walk and signed on the street.
From 5 October to mid-November
We'll remove the existing traffic islands on the A37 to allow for a new signalised crossing. We'll then work on the western side of the A37 within the northbound traffic lane, including work on the Pitway Lane and Ham Lane junctions.
Mid-November to December
We'll work on the eastern side of the A37 within the southbound traffic lane, including the Main Street area. We'll pause during Christmas and continue from early January 2027.
Early January to 31 January
We'll continue work on the eastern side of the A37 within the southbound traffic lane.
February (works finish)
We will complete the crossings at the junctions and resurface the works area. This will require overnight road closures. We’ll provide more information in the new year and place advance signage on the road.
Contact us
If you have a query or would like to talk to an advisor, please email us at SomerValley_Links@bathnes.gov.uk or call Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 and ask for the Somer Valley Links team.