Brewery Lane - Temporary Road Closure To Sewer Renovation Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Ilminster
Temporary Closure of Brewery Lane
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 Brewery Lane - from the junction with West Street, southwards for a total distance of 68 metres.
This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out sewer renovation works to prevent structural deterioration.
The Order becomes effective on 25 September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 29 September 2025 and last until 31 October 2025 for a total of 33 days.
There is no alternative route for this closure.
The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.
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For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0786 746 2930 quoting ttro309284S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 11th 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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