Friarn Street - Temporary Road Closure & Suspension of One-Way System for Utility Works

Somerset Council Friarn Street, Bridgwater in the Parish of Bridgwater (Temporary Traffic Restrictions) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of May 2026 Somerset Council made the above Order in exercise of the provisions of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 28th day of April 2026, to introduce temporary traffic restrictions on the roads specified in the Schedules below. This Order will come into operation on the 12th day of May 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 20th day of May 2026 until the 22nd day of May 2026 (24 hours) to enable Wessex Water to renew at stop tap. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. Please visit www.one.network for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water by telephone on 03456 003600.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 12th May 2026

Schedule 1

Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles

Friarn Street, Bridgwater - From the junction with St Mary Street to the junction with Silver Street

Schedule 2

Temporary Suspension of One Way

Friarn Street, Bridgwater - From the junction with St Mary Street to the junction with Priory Court

Statement of reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road

b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.