Bower Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Excavation & Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parishes of Bridgwater and Bridgwater Without Temporary Closure of Bower 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: Bower Lane - from 77 metres north-east of the junction with Blackberry Way, north-eastwards for a total distance of 842 metres. This Order will enable JSM Group Services to carry out excavation and ducting works on behalf of Agratas.

The Order becomes effective on 14th April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th April 2026 and last until 15th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 26 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147989838 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact JSM Group Services on telephone number 0199 278 8019 quoting reference number ttro207250N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 31st March 2026

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.