Cowl Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To Sewer Cleaning & Surveying Works

Somerset Council Parish of Shepton Mallet Temporary Closure of Cowl Street

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: Cowl Street - from the junction with Bath Road to the junction with Gold Hill. A total distance of 197 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out sewer cleaning and surveying works.

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 9th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148953110 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro36936E.

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.