Parkway (North and Southbound) Temporary Closure

Somerset Council

Parish of Bridgwater

Temporary Closure of Parkway (North and Southbound)

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 Parkway (North and Southbound) - from the junction with Bath Road to the junction with Westonzoyland Road. A total distance of 1537 metres. This Order will enable Heidelberg to carry out prep, patching and resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The Order becomes effective on 21st October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th October 2025 and last until 31st October 2025 between the hours of 07:00 - 18:00 for a total of 5 days. Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144659867 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting ttro862225N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 7th 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.