Somerset - Multiple Temporary Road Closures Due To Water Mains Renovation Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Ashwick and Stratton on the Fosse

Temporary Closure of Simbirs Road, Bays Lane, Benter Lane To Bays Lane, Upper Benter, Upper Benter To Stock Hill and Benter Cross To Upper Benter

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:

• Simbriss Road (8th June 2026 - 14th August 2026) - from the junction with Zion Hill To Underhill to the junction with Blackey Lane;
• Bays Lane (8th June 2026 - 14th August 2026) - for it’s entire length;
• Benter Lane To Bays Lane (20th July 2026 - 4th September 2026) - for it’s entire length;
• Upper Benter (20th July 2026 - 4th September 2026) - for it’s entire length;
• Upper Benter To Stock Hill (20th July 2026 - 4th September 2026) - from the junction with Upper Benter, north-westwards for a distance of 144 metres; and
• Benter Cross To Upper Benter (20th July 2026 - 4th September 2026) - from the junction with Upper Benter To Stock Hill, eastwards for a distance of 262 metres.

A total distance of 2513 metres.

This Order will enable Envolve Infrastructure to carry out phased water mains renovation or replacement works on behalf of Bristol Water.

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 4th September 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 89 days.

Please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB148923029

for further information on the alternative routes.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Bristol Water on telephone number 0345 702 3797 quoting reference number tro187258E.

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.

Note: A few road names and references are slightly unclear in the image due to resolution; the transcription above reflects the best reading of the text.