Bridgwater, Temporary Road Closures Due To Phased Pole Installation Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bridgwater Temporary Closure of Halsway, Raleigh Close, Charlton Close, Blossom Close and Servage Court

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Halsway - from the junction with Parkway to the junction with Longstone Avenue; Raleigh Close - from the junction with Weacombe Road, for its entirety; Charlton Close - from the junction with Parkway, south-westwards for a distance of 129 metres; Blossom Close - from the junction with Halsway, for its entirety; and Servage Court - from the junction with Halsway, for its entirety. A total distance of 500 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out phased pole installation works (as and when signed on site).

The Order becomes effective on 29th July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 4th August 2025 and last until 29th August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 -18:30 for a total of 26 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143922948 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact National Grid on 01823 348575 quoting ttro873138N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 29th 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.