Orchard Portman Road, Orchard Portman, Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Drainage Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Orchard Portman

Temporary Closure of Orchard Portman 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 Orchard Portman Road - from 368 metres south of the junction with Staple Fitzpaine Road, southwards for a total distance of 33 metres. This Order will enable Mike Gardiner Construction Ltd to lay new foul drainage line and make connection.

The Order becomes effective on 21st August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 25th August 2025 and last until 5th September 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143614738 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Mike Gardiner Construction Ltd on telephone number 0771 733 0688 quoting reference number tro339670W(TD).

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.