Poundisford Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Manhole Sealing Works

Somerset Council Parish of Pitminster Temporary Closure of Poundisford Road

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: Poundisford Road - from the junction with Pitminster Road, northwards for a total distance of 542 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to seal manhole covers to prevent infiltration.

The Order becomes effective on 16th April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 21st April 2026 and last until 22nd April 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148493707 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number ttro282211W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd April 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.