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Lipe Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Manhole Repair Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of Ruishton Temporary Closure of Lipe 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: Lipe Lane - from 50 metres north of the junction with The Grove, northwards for a total distance of 75 meters. This Order will enable Wessex Water to repair a manhole frame and cover.
The Order becomes effective on 28th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd June 2026 and last until 3rd June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148779473 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 ttro160662W(TD).
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
3-Jun-2026
Estimated end
4-Jun-2026
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