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North Lane, Othery - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Works

TA7 0QGPublished 19/05/26
Bridgwater Mercury • 

What is happening?

Somerset Council

Parish of Othery

Temporary Closure of North 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: North Lane - from 45 metres south-west of the junction with Elm Tree Close, south-westwards for a total distance of 43 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out supply separation works.

The Order becomes effective on 19th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148531346 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 ttro699332N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th 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

26-May-2026

Estimated end

29-May-2026

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