Market Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To New Gas Connection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Wells Temporary Closure of Market 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: Market Street - from 80 metres south-west of the junction with Queen Street, westwards for a total distance of 18 metres. This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out new gas connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 19th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd June 2026 and last until 25th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149153220 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro184751E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 5th 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.