Bridge Street, Williton - Temporary Closure due to pole replacement works
What is happening?
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 Bridge Street - from the southern junction with Church Street, southwards for a total distance of 25 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to replace poles. The Order becomes effective on 22 August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28 August 2025 and last until 29 August 2025 between the hours of 08:30 - 15:30 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143545494 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro231525W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey Chief Executive
Dated: 8 August 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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