Barrington Hill - Temporary Road Closure due to New Connection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Broadway Temporary Closure of Barrington Hill

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 Hill - from the junction with Wood Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 100 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th September 2026 and last until 2nd October 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151085266 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 ttro688757S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th September 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.