Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to masonry structure repair works

Somerset Council

Parish of Wookey

Temporary Closure of Easton Moor Drove

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: Easton Moor Drove - from the junction with Knowle Lane, eastwards for a total distance of 85 metres. This Order will enable Walters to carry out repair works to masonry structure on behalf of Somerset Council - Bridges and Structures.

The Order becomes effective on 5th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 8th June 2026 and last until 10th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 33 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148755687 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Walters Group on telephone number 0117 982 7400 quoting reference number ttro380384E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 22nd 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.