High Street and Church Street, Dunster - Temporary restrictions due to reinstatement of gas mains
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Dunster
Temporary Closure of High Street and Church 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 High Street - from the junction with The Ball to the junction with Church Street and Church Street- from the junction with High Street to the junction with St Georges Street. A total distance of 403 metres.
This Order will enable Walton Civil Engineering to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement gas mains works on behalf of Wales & West Utilities.
The Order becomes effective on 26th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th September 2025 and last until 30th September 2025 between the hours of 19:00 - 07:00 for a total of 1 night. Visit https://one.network/?tm=144051662 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Walton Civil Engineering on 01749 33381 quoting ttro979217W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 12th 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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