Bridgwater, Temporary Traffic Restrictions Due To Utility Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Various Roads, Bridgwater in the Parishes of Bawdrip and Bridgwater Without (Temporary Traffic Restrictions) Order 2024
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September 2024 Somerset Council made the above Order in exercise of the provisions of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 27th day of August 2024, to introduce temporary traffic restrictions on the roads specified in the Schedules below. This Order will come into operation on the 10th day of September 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The Works are expected to commence on the 17th day of September 2024 until the 13th day of November 2024 (between 0800 hours and 1800 hours) to enable the JSM Group working on behalf Agratas to carry out Utility Asset Works. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO.
Please visit www.one.network 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 earned out please contact the JSM Group, by telephone on 01992 788019.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 10th September 2024
Schedule 1 - Temporary One-Way A39 Bath Road, Bridgwater - From the junction with Bower Lane in a north easterly direction to the junction with the A39 Puritan Hill
Schedule 2 - Temporary Banned Right Turn Horsey Lane, Bridgwater - From Horsey Lane onto the A39 Bath Road
Schedule 3 - Temporary Banned Left Turn Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater - From Chedzoy Lane onto the A39 Bath Road
Bradney Lane, Bridgwater - From Bradney Lane onto the A39 Bath Road
Statement of reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.
How long will it take?
Planned start
17-Sept-2024
Estimated end
13-Nov-2024
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