Somerset County Council Butt Lake Road, Highbridge in the Parish of Mark (Temporary Traffic Restrictions) Order 2022

Somerset County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce temporary traffic restrictions as specified in the Schedules below. This Order will come into operation on the 11th day of October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 17th day of October 2022 until the 30th day of October 2022 to enable the removal of cross over bellmouths following the construction of the Hinkley Connection Project (Overhead Line South). The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs.

A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at

. For information of the alternative route, where applicable, visit

. For information about the works being carried out please contact Luke Jackson, Balfour Beatty on 08003 777347.
Paula Hewitt, Interim Chief Executive Dated: 27th September 2022

Schedule 1 Prohibition of Vehicles Butt Lake Road, Highbridge - From the junction with Yardwall Road in an easterly direction to the junction with Green Drove.

Schedule 2 Temporary 40mph Speed Limit Butt Lake Road, Highbridge - From the junction with Yardwall Road in an easterly direction to the junction with Green Drove.

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.