Bridgwater - Temporary Footpath Closure Due To Openreach Cabling Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bridgwater Temporary Closure of Footpath Along The Clink And Bristol Road

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; Footpath Along The Clink And Bristol Road - from 153 metres east of the junction with The Leggar, north-eastwards for a total distance of 48 metres.

This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th June 2026 and last until 1st July 2026 between the hours of 21:00 - 06:00 for a total of 2 nights. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149390227 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro383451N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th 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.