Somerset County Council District of Sedgemoor Parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Temporary Closure of Victoria Street

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 Victoria Street - from the junction with High Street eastwards, for a total distance of 38 metres. This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out work to relay gas pipes. The Order becomes effective on 7th February 2023 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 14th February 2023 and last until 17th February 2023 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 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 Wales and West Utilities on telephone number 0845 371 5050 quoting reference number ttro120278SE.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 24th January 2023 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.