Wiveliscombe, Temporary Road Closures Due To New Connection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Wiveliscombe Temporary Closure of Newgate Lane and Golden Hill

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: Newgate Lane - from the junction with Golden Hill, for its entirety and Golden Hill - from the junction with Burges Close, south-westwards for a distance of 53 metres. A total distance of 149 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 16th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th October 2025 and last until 24th October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.

Visit https://one.network/?tm=144640321 for further information on the alternative route.For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600 quoting ttro375271W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd October 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.