Courtlands Close, Watchet - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Watchet

Temporary Closure of Courtlands Close Footpath

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Courtlands Close Footpath - from outside property number 2 Courtlands Close, eastwards for 18 metres and from outside property number 1 Courtlands Close, southwards for 8 metres. A total distance of 36 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out excavation and ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 7th May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 13th May 2026 and last until 14th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 2 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148418525 for further information.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro706395W(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.