Williton To Bridgwater Road, Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Fibre Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Williton and West Quantoxhead

Temporary Closure of Williton To Bridgwater Road

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Williton To Bridgwater Road - from the western junction with Station Road to the junction with St Audries To Doniford. A total distance of 2333 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out fibre cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 7th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 12th May 2026 and last until 15th May 2026 between the hours of 19:00 - 06:00 for a total of 3 nights. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147650514 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro845129W(WS).

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.