Somerset County Council Sedgemoor District Parish of Durleigh Temporary Closure of Rhode Lane

Somerset County 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; Rhode Lane - 358 metres westwards from the junction with Risemoor Road in a westerly direction for a total distance of 121 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out works for a new connection. The Order becomes effective on 18th October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 24th October 2022 and last until 28th October 2022 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit

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 Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number ttrol 79671SE.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 4th October 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.