Somerset - Multiple Traffic, Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles

Somerset Council

Various Roads, Watchet in the Parish of Watchet

(Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles) Order 2026

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce the following temporary prohibition of vehicles as detailed in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 10th day of June 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are to be phased (as signed on site) and expected to commence on the 15th day of June 2026 until the 24th day of July 2026 (between 0800 hours and 1700 hours) to enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out gas main replacement works. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. Please visit www.one.network for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales and West Utilities by telephone on 0800 912 2999.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 28th May 2026

Schedule

Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles

Doniford Road, Watchet – From its junction with South Road to its junction with Liddymore Road

Doniford Road, Watchet – From its junction with Vehicular access off Doniford Road in a westerly direction for a distance of 97 metres

Culvercliffe Road, Watchet – At its junction with Doniford Road

Statement of reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or

b) of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.