A38 Bristol Road, Somerset, Temporary One Way Restriction for New Gas Connection Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council A38 Bristol Road, Bridgwater in the Parish of Bridgwater (Temporary One Way) Order 2024
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of October 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 8th day of October 2024, to introduce a temporary one-way restriction on the road specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 22nd day of October 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 31st day of October 2024 until the 1st day of November 2024 (between 0800 hours and 0700 hours) to enable Wales and West Utilities safe access to carry out works to install a new gas connection. 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 carried out please contact Wales and West Utilities, by telephone on 02920 102441.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 22nd October 2024
Schedule - Temporary One-Way A38 Bristol Road, Bridgwater - from its junction with the Cross Rifles Roundabout in a northerly direction to its junction with Union Street.
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
31-Oct-2024
Estimated end
1-Nov-2024
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