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High Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To Water Supply Installation Works

BA16 0EBPublished 14/05/26
Somerset County Gazette • 

What is happening?

Somerset Council Parish of Street Temporary Closure of High Street

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: High Street - from 50 metres north-east of the junction with Vestry Road, north-eastwards for a total distance of 22 metres. This Order will enable Bristol Water to install new water supply.

The Order becomes effective on 14th 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=GB148516255 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Bristol Water on telephone number 0345 702 3797 quoting reference number ttro418003E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 14th 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.

How long will it take?

Planned start

18-May-2026

Estimated end

20-May-2026

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