Barton Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Service Disconnection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Butleigh Temporary Closure of Barton Road

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: Barton Road - from the junction with Sub Road, eastwards for a total distance of 349 metres. This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out service disconnection works.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 16:00 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147887165 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales and West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro716014E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 21st 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.