Yeovil - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Sewer Repair Works

Somerset Council Parish of Yeovil Without Temporary Closure of Footway Between Trent Close And Redwood 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, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Trent Close And Redwood Road - for it’s entire length. A total distance of 61 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to repair a sewer.

The Order becomes effective on 8th May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th May 2026 and last until 12th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 33 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149271627 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro614645S.

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.