Wallbridge - Temporary Road Closure To Refurbishment Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Frome
Temporary Closure of Wallbridge
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: Wallbridge - from the junction with Great Western Street to the junction with The Retreat. A total distance of 27 metres.
This Order will enable Morgan Sindall to carry out refurbishment works on behalf of Network Rail.
The Order becomes effective on 2nd October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th October 2025 and last until 27th November 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 53 days.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=143239016 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Network Rail on 0345 711 4141 quoting ttro466010E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 18th 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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