Bridgwater, Temporary Right Turn Prohibition Due To Safety Barrier Repair Works

A39 Western Way, Bridgwater in the Parish of Bridgwater (Temporary Prohibition of Right Turn) Order 2025

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of October 2025 Somerset Council made the above Order in exercise of the provisions of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 30th day of September 2025, to introduce a temporary prohibition of right turn restriction on the road 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: 14th October 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 proposing to make the Order

1. because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
2. because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.