Portway - Temporary Road Closure Due To Lead Replacement Works

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Somerset Council Parish of Frome Temporary Closure of Portway

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: Portway - from the junction with Garsdale to the junction with Alexandra Road. A total distance of 27 metres.

This Order will enable Bristol Water to carry out lead replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 5th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 13th June 2026 and last until 14th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149013243 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 tro440632E

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.