Barrington Main, Lopen - Temporary Road Closure due to Wessex Water Reinstatement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Lopen

Temporary Closure of Barrington Main

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: Barrington Main - from the junction with Old A303 north-westwards for a total distance of 67 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd July 2026 and last until 23rd July 2026 between the hours of 19:00 - 06:00 for a total of 1 night. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149717308 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number ttro384682S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 1st July 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.