From 2 to 21 November 2026, we are planning to clear drains ahead of winter and conduct surveys on the A367 Wellsway.
To carry out this work safely, we will need to introduce temporary night-time traffic restrictions and parking suspensions on the Wellsway between the Midford Road and Hatfield Road junctions.
Some works will take place while resurfacing works are underway at the Wellsway/Bear Flat junction, which will be closed overnight between 16 and 22 November. By carrying out some activities during the same period, we can reduce the need for additional traffic management and avoid extending disruption.
See the works programme and traffic management plans below for details of what will happen each night and what it might mean for you.
If you have questions about this work, please see our Contact details.
What the work involves
The work includes cleaning and clearing drains between the Midford Road and Hatfield Road junctions to mitigate against flood risk ahead of winter.
We will also take this opportunity to survey the road to inform potential improvements. This involves locating utilities and taking small samples from the road surface to assess its condition.
Works programme and traffic management
The night works on the A367 Wellsway will take place between 2 and 21 November between the Midford Road and Hatfield Road junctions. Additionally, the Bear Flat junction will be closed between 16 and 22 November for resurfacing.
Different traffic and access arrangements will be needed depending on where we are working. The programme below explains what will happen each night.
What you need to know throughout the works
- Night works will take place, generally, between 8pm and 6am, Monday through Thursday, unless stated otherwise in the timetable below
- Access arrangements will vary depending on where we are working
- Where parking bays are suspended, vehicles must be moved by 5pm on the affected night (see our parking plan.)
- Vehicles remaining in suspended parking bays after this time may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and, if necessary, relocated to a nearby parking space so the work can proceed
- All traffic management and restrictions will be removed by 6am each morning
- Noisy work will finish by 11.15pm, with quieter work continuing afterwards
- Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained
- Buses will be on diversion during some phases - see travelwest.info for details
- Emergency access will be maintained
- If you have specific access requirements, please contact us in advance so we can discuss arrangements with you - see our contact details below
- The Midford Road/Wellsway junction is closed overnight on Monday 2nd and on Tuesday 3rd November.
- Wellsway remains open under two-way temporary traffic lights.
- Vehicle access to Midford Road is via Frome Road or Bradford Road.
- Buses along Midford Road are on diversion.
- We will work on the Wellsway/Hatfield Road junction overnight on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November.
- Wellsway remains open under two-way temporary traffic lights in this area.
- There is no significant impact on parking on the Wellsway
- The southbound carriageway between the Midford Road and Hatfield Road junctions is closed to vehicles travelling towards Odd Down overnight from 8pm on Monday 9 November and on Tuesday 10 November.
- Southbound heavy goods vehicles should follow a signed diversion via Lower Bristol Road, A39, A37, Midsomer Norton. Alternative local routes are available.
- All parking bays on the southbound side of Wellsway between the two junctions are suspended. Parking bays are available on the northbound carriageway (see our parking plan.)
- Vehicles must be moved from suspended bays by 5pm.
- Vehicle access to properties on the southbound side of Wellsway between the two junctions is restricted between 8pm and 6am each night.
- Southbound buses are on diversion.
- The northbound carriageway between Midford Road and Hatfield Road is closed to vehicles travelling towards Bath overnight on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November.
- Northbound heavy goods vehicles should follow a signed diversion via Midsomer Norton, A37 Farrington Gurney, A39 Corston, Lower Bristol Road. Alternative local routes are available.
- All parking bays on the northbound side of Wellsway between the two junctions are suspended. Parking bays are available on the southbound carriageway.
- Vehicles must be moved from suspended bays by 5pm.
- Vehicle access to properties on the northbound side of Wellsway between the two junctions is restricted between 8pm and 6am each night.
- Northbound buses are on diversion.
- Four to five nights of investigation work along the Wellsway overnight on Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 (for contingency)
- The nearside (inner) lane in each direction is closed, but traffic will flow in both directions between Midford Rd and Hatfield Rd.
- Various parking bays on both sides of the Wellsway are suspended each night from 5pm to 6am each night (see our parking plan.)
- Vehicles must be moved from suspended parking bays by 5pm.
- Vehicle access to properties on both sides of Wellsway between the two junctions is restricted during working hours each night.
- Bear Flat junction is closed for resurfacing (see below). Signed diversions are in place for HGVs and alternative routes for local traffic are available. Please plan journeys in advance.
- Buses in both directions on diversion.
- The Bear Flat junction will be closed to all traffic (in both directions) for overnight resurfacing works from 11pm on Monday 16 November to 6am on 17 November, and then from 8pm to 6am each night until the morning of 22 November at 6am.
- A signed diversion route for heavy goods vehicles is in place A37 (Farrington Gurney), A39 (Corston) and Lower Bristol Road and alternative local routes are available to the east and west of the A367 Wellsway.
Buses on diversion
Buses will be on diversion during the Wellsway southbound closure (9 and 10 November), the Wellsway northbound closure (11 and 12 November) and the Bear Flat junction overnight closures (16 to 22 November). Temporary stops will be created on the diversion route.
For more detailed information, please visit travelwest.info's Routes and Timetables page before you travel.
Contact us
If you need to arrange essential vehicle access to your property during the works, please contact us in advance so we can discuss your requirements and make appropriate arrangements.
If you have any questions about the works, or need additional support, please email wellsway_works@bathnes.gov.uk or call the team on 01225 39 40 25.