Plainsfield Road, Over Stowey - Temporary Road Closure due to Road Sign Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Over Stowey

Temporary Closure of Plainsfield 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 Plainsfield Road - from 22 metres south of the junction with Marshmills Cottage Approach, southwards for a total distance of 32 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out road sign replacement on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 5th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th August 2025 and last until 11th August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 9 hours. Visit https://one.network/?tm=143408853 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting reference tro840751N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 22nd July 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.