Bower Hinton - Temporary Road Closure To Service Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Martock
Temporary Closure of Bower Hinton
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Bower Hinton - from 149 metres south of the junction with Hurst Row, southwards for a total distance of 14 metres.
This Order will enable National Grid to carry out service works.
The Order becomes effective on 14th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd August 2025 and last until 22nd August 2025 between the hours of 09:00 - 15:00 for a total of 6 hours.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143242301 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact National Grid on 01460 273069 quoting ttro205859S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 14th 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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