Eastern Avenue, Bridgwater, Temporary Road Closure due to Gas Main Works.

Somerset Council

Parish of Bridgwater

Temporary Closure of Eastern Avenue

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 Eastern Avenue - from the junction with Ash Close, northwards for a total distance of 155 metres. This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to lay a new gas main.

The Order becomes effective on 18th June 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 24th June 2024 and last until 28th June 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=138111882 for further information on the alternative route.

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For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales and West Utilities on telephone number 0292 010 2441 quoting reference number ttro022496N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 4th June 2024

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.