A39 Western Way, Bridgwater - Temporary Prohibition of Right Turn due to Safety Barrier Works

Somerset Council

A39 Western Way, Bridgwater

in the Parish of Bridgwater

(Temporary Prohibition of Right Turn)

Order 2025

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce the following temporary prohibition of right turn as specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 14th day of October 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 20th day of October 2025 and last for one day (between 1900 hours and 2100 hours) to enable Kier, working on behalf of Somerset Council to carry out safety barrier repair works.

The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. Exemptions are provided in the Order for emergency vehicles. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO.

Please visit www.one.network for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Council by telephone on 0300 1232224.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 30th September 2025

Schedule

(Temporary Prohibition of Right Turn)

A39 Western Way, Bridgwater – from the A39 Western Way onto Wylds Road (East Quay)

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.