Crewkerne Road Footpath - Temporary Closure To Replace A Meter
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Chard Town
Temporary Closure of Crewkerne Road Footpath
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along Crewkerne Road Footpath- from 46 metres east of the junction with Victoria Avenue Roundabout, eastwards for a total distance of 28 metres.
This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace a meter.
The Order becomes effective on 14th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th August 2025 and last until 22nd August 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.
There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.
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For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro699346S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 31st 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.
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