Sand Road, Temporary Closure

Somerset Council

Parish of Wedmore

Temporary Closure of Road Between Heath House And Junction With Sand 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 Road Between Heath House And Junction With Sand Road - 24 metres north-westwards from the junction with Madwomans Lane, north-westwards for a total distance of 95 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 7th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th October 2025 and last until 16th October 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 10 hours.

Visit https://one.network/?tm=144419563 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Kelly Traffic Management on 0247 664 2814 Extension Number 232 quoting ttro483574N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 23rd 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.