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Hare Lane, Broadway - Temporary Road Closure due to Sewer Repair Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Broadway
Temporary Closure of Hare 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: Hare Lane - from 156 metres west of the junction with Pound Road, westwards for a total distance of 77 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to repair damaged sewer line.
The Order becomes effective on 29th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and last until 11th August 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 9 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149872522 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro056268S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 15th 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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
3-Aug-2026
Estimated end
11-Aug-2026
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