Five Bells and North Road, Williton - Temporary Closure due to gas mains replacement
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Williton
Temporary Closure of Five Bells and North 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 Five Bells - from the junction with Grove Copse, north-westwards for a distance of 614 metres and North Road - from the junction with Grove Copse, south-eastwards for a distance of 132 metres. A total distance of 746 metres. This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to replace a gas main. The Order becomes effective on 3rd October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 8th October 2025 and last until 8th December 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 62 days. Visit https://one.network/?tm=145036511 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Wales and West Utilities on 0800 912 2999 quoting ttro811054W.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 19th 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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