Whatley Lane, Winsham - Temporary Road Closure due to Bridge Inspection Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Winsham

Temporary Closure of Whatley 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: Whatley Lane - from 139 metres north the junction with Ammerham Lane, northwards for a total distance of 24 metres.

This Order will enable Xeiad to carry out a bridge inspection on behalf of Network Rail.

The Order becomes effective on 9th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 19th September 2026 and last until 20th September 2026 between the hours of 22:00 - 06:00 for a total of 1 night. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151025260 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Safer-Roadworks on telephone number 0757 271 0214 quoting reference number ttro906698S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 26th August 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.