Bruton Town Council have received an update from Somerset Council.
The closure of the footpath from Crown Green leading through to Bishton Green is a necessary health and safety measure to protect members of the public from a potentially dangerous situation. Following discussions between Somerset Council and the relevant parties, arrangements have been made to fully seal off access to the pathway and contractors are expected on Monday 26th October to complete the closure works.
A formal Somerset Council Notice of Closure will be displayed on-site later this week.
The section of riverside wall remains unstable, and efforts are currently underway to secure temporary protective measures before the winter months. Somerset Council is seeking a specialist contractor to address the most vulnerable section of the wall to help reduce the risk of further deterioration.
We appreciate that the closure may cause inconvenience, particularly for regular users of the footpath. However, public safety must remain the overriding priority while the structural risks associated with the collapsing wall are assessed and managed.
Residents are asked to respect all closure notices and barriers, and not attempt to access the affected section of the path.
Thank you for your compliance and patience during this time, further updates will be provided as works progress.
