Blackwater Lane, Wiveliscombe – Temporary Road Closure due to Valve Repair Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Wiveliscombe

Temporary Closure of Blackwater Lane

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 Blackwater Lane - 25 metres north from the junction with Langley Marsh Road, northwards for a total distance of 104 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to repair or replace a valve. The Order becomes effective on 23rd 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 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.

Visit https://one.network/?tm=144757848 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600 quoting ttro097544W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th 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.