Shelway Lane, Barrington - Temporary Road Closure due to Utility Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Barrington

Temporary Closure of Shelway Lane

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: Shelway Lane - from 96 metres south of the junction with Main Street, southwards for a total distance of 100 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace 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 18th May 2026 and last until 20th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148324106 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 ttro808719S.

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.