Broad Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Drainage Works

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Parish Of East Chinnock - Temporary Closure Of Broad 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: Broad Lane - from the junction with Fordhay, southwards for a total distance of 239 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out drainage works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 20th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 19th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 25 days. Please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB148862545, for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number tro953047S.

Duncan Sharkey Chief Executive,
Dated: 6th May 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.