Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Closure of Footway

Somerset Council

Parish of Bridgwater

Temporary Closure of Footway Between

Rhode Lane And Daws Close

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 prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Rhode Lane And Daws Close - from 16 metres south-east of the junction with Rhode Lane, south-eastwards for a total distance of 150 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct.

The Order becomes effective on 16th June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd June 2026 and last until 24th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149138824 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Circet on 0800 085 9194 quoting tru002558N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd June 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.