Polden Street,Temporary Road Closure due to Telegraph Pole Renewal Works.

Somerset Council

Parish of Bridgwater

Temporary Closure of Polden Street

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Polden Street - from the junction with St. John Street, to the junction with Wellington Road. A total distance of 222 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out works to replace a pole.

The Order becomes effective on 19th September 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 26th September 2023 and last until 27th September 2023 between the hours of 08:00 -17:00 for a total of 2 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=134711385 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 Freeflow Traffic Management on 07971 142 611 quoting reference ttro006623SE.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive.

Dated: 5th September 2023.

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.