Lowton Road, Pitminster - Temporary Road Closure due to New Connection Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Pitminster

Temporary Closure of Lowton Road

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 Lowton Road - from 77 metres north of the junction with Gatchells Lane, northwards for a total distance of 320 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 19th May 2025 and last until 23rd May 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142168811 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro143111W(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.