Victoria Road , Minehead - Temporary Closure due to gas mains replacement works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Minehead
Temporary Closure of Victoria 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 Victoria Road - from the junction with Hopcott Road, northwards for a total distance of 4 metres. This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out gas mains replacement works.
The Order becomes effective on 29th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and last until 10th October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 40 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143199200 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Wales and West Utilities on t0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro156272W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 15th 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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