Higher Backway, Bruton, Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Wessex Water Reinstatement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Bruton

Temporary Closure of Higher Backway

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: Higher Backway - from 12 metres west of the junction with Cheeks Lane, westwards for a total distance of 38 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works.

The Order becomes effective on 22nd 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 10:00 - 14:00 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=GB148542034  for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number tro162834S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 8th 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.