Bridgwater - Temporary Road Closure Due To Overhead Fibre Cabling Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bridgwater Without Temporary Closure of Horsey Lane

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: Horsey Lane - from the junction with Bath Road, north-westward for a total distance of 51 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out overhead fibre cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 30th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 8th July 2026 and last until 8th July 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149523949 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro984359N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 16th 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.