Church Street - Temporary Road Closure due to Wessex Water New Connection Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Bishop's Lydeard

Temporary Closure of Church Street

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: Church Street - from the junction with Piffin Lane, northwards for a total distance of 51 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148148279 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 ttro189313W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 7th 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.