Bridgwater - Temporary Road Closure Due To Interim To Permanent Reinstatement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bridgwater Temporary Closure of Cornhill St Mary Street and Cornhill

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: St Mary Street - from 81 metres north-west of the junction with Dampiet Street, northwards incorporating Cornhill to the junction with York Buildings for a total distance of 143 metres.

This Order will enable Walton Civil Engineering Ltd to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works on behalf of Wales & West Utilities.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th June 2026 and last until 30th June 2026 between the hours of 18:30 - 06:00 for a total of 1 night. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149022827 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Walton Civil Engineering Ltd on telephone number 0174 933 3800 quoting reference number ttro678405N.

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

because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.