Swingbridge, West Monkton - Temporary Pedestrian Prohibition due to Bridge Repair Works

Somerset Council

Parish of West Monkton

Temporary Closure of Swingbridge

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along Swingbridge - from 63 metres south-west of the junction with Dyers Lane, south-westwards for a total distance of 13 metres. This Order will enable Walters to carry out urgent repair to swingbridge due to failing bearing on behalf of Somerset Council.

The Order becomes effective on 1st May 2025 and will remain in force for six months. The works are expected to commence on 8th May 2025 and last until 30th June 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 54 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142763728 for further information on the alternative route. Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with One.Network. For information about the works being carried out please contact Walters on 0117 982 7400 quoting reference number ttro373248W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 1st May 2025

Statement of Reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.