Thorne Lane , Winsford, Cutcombe and Exton - Temporary Closure due to barrier 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 Thorne Lane - from the junction with Wheddon Cross To Bridgetown Road, westwards for a total distance of 477 metres.
This Order will enable Kier to carry out barrier replacement works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The Order becomes effective on 12th September
2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 15th September 2025 and last until 16th September 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=144811304 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting ttro574589W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 29th 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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