Somerset County Council District of Sedgemoor Parishes of Bridgwater Without and Bridgwater Temporary Closure of Bower 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 Bower Lane - 900 metres north from the junction with Westonzoyland Road northwards for a total distance of 805 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out works for poling and cabling. 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 4th November 2022 between the hours of 08:00 -17:00 for a total of 12 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 Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 03700 500 792 quoting reference number ttro155297SE.
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.