New Street - Temporary Road Closure To Gas Mains Replacement Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Long Sutton
Temporary Closure of New 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 New Street - from the junction with Martock Road to the junction with Whitmoor Drove. A total distance of 68 metres.
This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas mains replacement works.
The Order becomes effective on 18th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd September 2025 and last until 1st October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 10 days.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=144642302 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Wales & West Utilities on 0800 912 2999 quoting ttro619760S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 4th September 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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