Hawthorn Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi - Temporary Road Closure due to Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Kingsbury Episcopi

Temporary Closure of Hawthorn Hill

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Hawthorn Hill - from 268 metres east of the junction with Southay Farm Lane, eastwards for a total distance of 105 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to install a meter.

The Order becomes effective on 13th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th May 2026 and last until 22nd May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148503083 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number tro130173S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 13th 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.