Somerset County Council

District of Sedgemoor Parish of Burnham Without Temporary Closure of Southwick Road

Somerset County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Southwick Road - from 72 metres south east of Mark Road, south eastwards for a distance of 90 metres. This Order will enable Bristol Water to carry out works on two new supplies. The Order becomes effective on 27th September 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd October 2022 and last until 5th October 2022 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days.
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for further information on the alternative route. Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with One.Network. For information about the works being carried out please contact Bristol Water on telephone number 01173 051 452 quoting reference number ttro279950SE.

Paula Hewitt, Interim Chief Executive
Dated: 27th September 2022

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.