Water Street, Martock - Temporary Road Closure due to Wessex Water Reinstatement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Martock

Temporary Closure of Water Street

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: Water Street - from 20 metres north of the junction with Stoke Road, northwards for a total distance of 68 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works.

The Order becomes effective on 18th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 24th November 2026 and last until 24th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 14:30 for a total of 5 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151386898 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 ttro118083S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 4th November 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.