Water Lane - Temporary Road Closure for Fire Hydrant Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Frome Temporary Closure of Water Lane

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: Water Lane - from the junction with Rossiters Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 20 metres. This Order will enable Network Plus to replace a leaking fire hydrant on behalf of Bristol Water.

The Order becomes effective on 22nd May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 28th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 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=GB148530107 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Bristol Water on telephone number 0345 702 3797 quoting reference number ttro214354E.

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.