Notification of equipment transportation along the C182 Hinkley Point Road 24th and 27th October 2024
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Further planned dates for the transportation of equipment from Combwich Wharf along the C182 to the Hinkley Point C construction site have been announced.
They will be moving three pieces of equipment over the course of two days, at the following dates and times:
– Wednesday, 16 October: between 12:00–13:00 and 14:00–15:00
– Sunday, 20 October: between 09:00 and 16:00
Due to the size and shape of this equipment, these deliveries will be managed via an escorted ‘rolling roadblock.’
If you wish to find out further details please email: edfenergy@hpcenquiries.com or call us on 0333 009 7070, the Hinkley Point C Community Relations Team
Updated information regarding the HPC Community Bus service which usually travels through Stogursey, including important details about upcoming disruptions due to abnormal load movements on the Hinkley Point Road:
Service Disruption:
Tuesday 1st October: Service will be disrupted between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Thursday 3rd October: Service will be disrupted between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Community Bus Schedule:
Cannington to Nether Stowey:
The Community Bus will travel directly to Nether Stowey and wait at Pooles Close.Nether Stowey to Bridgwater Bus Station:
The bus will return directly from Nether Stowey to Cannington without any additional stops.HPC apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during these times. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 0333 009 7070

Planned dates for the transportation of equipment from Combwich Wharf along the C182 to the Hinkley Point C construction site have been announced.
They will be moving six pieces of equipment across four days during the following dates and times:
Tuesday 1 October & Thursday 3 October between 13:00-15:30
and Saturday 5 October & Sunday 6 October between 09:00-17:00
These movements are necessary due to the recent spell of bad weather, which prevented us from utilising the scheduled barge delivery windows.
Due to the size and shape of this equipment, these deliveries will be managed via an escorted ‘rolling roadblock.’
If you wish to find out further details please email: edfenergy@hpcenquiries.com or call us on 0333 009 7070, the Hinkley Point C Community Relations Team
Somerset Council will be carrying out resurfacing work on the C182 with preliminary work beginning on 16th September.
You may see temporary traffic management and traffic lights on the road. The full schedule and plan for the main phase of road works will be provided by Somerset Council which will likely involve overnight weeknight road closures.
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout all the phases of the works.
PLEASE NOTE – if you live or have a business in the immediate area of works the contractors have promised that they will ensure access is maintained
No works will be carried out during the weekends.
Find more details on the Somerset council website
Phase 1 from Monday 23 September to Friday 04 October
There will be weeknight road closures between 1900 and 0500 approaching the Burton / Shurton junction from the South.
Phase 2 from Monday 07 October to Friday 11 October
There will be weeknight road closures between 1900 and 0500 on the stretch of road from the Burton / Shurton junction to the Hinkley Pont C Southern Roundabout.
Phase 3 / 4 from Monday 14 October to Friday 25 October
There will be weeknight road closures between 1900 and 0500 between the Cannington roundabout and Burton / Shurton junction.
Temporary Road Closure: Yearmoor Lane, Stogursey
Reference: SWT37/0524 – SD007723 – Yearmoor Lane
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Yearmoor Lane, Stogursey for approximately 490 metres, which will commence on 28th August 2024 and is expected to last until 1st September 2024 (between 07:00 to 19.00hrs). These phased works are for prep works, surface dressing and associated works, their works reference is LG018-SD007723-SD-01.
The phased works will be for five days within the stated period and the road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site.
For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting reference: SWT37/0524 – SD007723 – Yearmoor Lane.
A map of the affected area (in red) https://one.network/?tm=139872444
Temporary Road Closure: Sharpham Lane, Stogursey
Reference: SWT36/0524 – SD007722 – Sharpham Lane
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Sharpham Lane, Stogursey for approximately 137 metres, which will commence on 28th August 2024 and is expected to last until 1st September 2024 (between 07:00 to 19.00hrs). These phased works are for prep works, surface dressing and associated works, their works reference is LG018-SD007722-SD-01.
The works will be for five days within the stated period and the road will be reopened when no works are taking place
For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting reference: SWT36/0524 – SD007722 – Sharpham Lane.
A map of the affected area (in red) https://one.network/?tm=139872760
Temporary Road Closure: ttro332962N – Rodway, Combwich Road, Withycombe Hill, Road to Hinkley Point, Clayland Corner and Hinkley Point Road, Cannington.

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=139705078 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_139705078_3783322_06225b150d.pdf
The order becomes effective on 10th Seotember 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The works are expected to commence on 17th September 2024 and last for 32 nights(18:00-07:30) Monday to Friday nights only (19.10.24) to enable Heidelberg to carry out resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Highways.
The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion.
For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224, quoting reference: ttro332962N – C182 – Rodway, Withycombe Hill. Should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with www.One.Network
Notification of equipment transportation along the C182
A planned date for the transportation of equipment from Combwich Wharf northbound along the C182 to the Hinkley Point C construction site.
Wednesday 4th of September at 9am from Combwich Wharf to Site for approximately 1 hour.
Due to the size and shape of this equipment, these deliveries will be managed via an escorted ‘rolling roadblock.
If you wish to find out further details please email: edfenergy@hpcenquiries.com or call us on 0333 009 7070.
Another defibrillator has been installed within the Parish following a successful application by Stogursey Parish Council for a small grant to the Somerset Community Foundation and the Hinkley Point C Community Fund.
The support of Sarens UK in helping to provide a 24/7 accessible location alongside Burton Farmhouse, on Knighton Lane at Burton is very much appreciated.


Following this link Defibrillators will give access to the location of all four of the defibrillators across the Parish and a short video from St John Ambulance showing how easy they are to use in an emergency.