Shapwick Road, Meare - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Supply Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Meare

Temporary Closure of Shapwick 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: Shapwick Road - from 88 metres north-east of the junction with Burtle Road, north-eastwards for a total distance of 132 metres. This Order will enable Bristol Water to carry out new supply works.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148691298 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Bristol Water on telephone number 0345 702 3797 quoting reference number ttro886030E

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.