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, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Southwick Road - from the junction of Mark Road south-eastwards for a total distance of 170 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out cable overlay works.

The Order becomes effective on14th February 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 20th February 2023 and last until 17th March 2023 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 26 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 National Grid on 0800 096 3080 quoting reference number ttro478836SE.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 31st 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.