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Rectory Way - Temporary Road Closure Due To Prep & Resurfacing Works

BS24 0EWPublished 26/05/26
Bridgwater Mercury • 

What is happening?

Somerset Council Parish of Lympsham Temporary Closure of Rectory Way

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: Rectory Way - from the junction with Brean Road, eastwards for a total distance of 450 metres. This Order will enable Heidelberg to carry out prep and resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 26th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and last until 4th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 4 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148754425 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro829603N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 26th 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

1-Jun-2026

Estimated end

4-Jun-2026

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