Sadler Street - Temporary Closure To Replace A Manhole Cover
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Wells
Temporary Closure of Sadler Street
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 Sadler Street - from the junction with Chamberlain Street, south-eastwards for a total distance of 31 metres.
This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace a manhole cover.
The Order becomes effective on 21st August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th August 2025 and last until 27th August 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 2 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143550218 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro515112E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 7th 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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