Somerset, Multiple Roads, Temporary Prohibitions & Restrictions
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Somerset Council
Somerset 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:
Temporary Road Closures:
- SM10/425 – SD00101
- SM35/425 – SD001029 – Moor Road in the parish of Stawell – Moor Road from the junction with Goose Green Farm Approach to the junction with Stawell Road. A total distance of 1610 metres.
- SM36/425 – SD001030 – Skimmerton Lane in the parish of Wembdon – Skimmerton Lane from the junction with Spaxton Road to the junction with A39 Quantock Road. A total distance of 580 metres.
- SM37/425 – SD001031 – A38 Bristol Road in the parish of Badgworth – A38 Bristol Road from the junction with Biddisham Lane, southwestwards for a distance of 70 metres.
- SM38/425 – SD001032 – A38 Bristol Road in the parish of Badgworth – A38 Bristol Road from the junction with Biddisham Lane, northeastwards for a total distance of 495 metres.
- SM39/425 – SD001033 – A38 Bristol Road in the parish of Badgworth – A38 Bristol Road from 175 metres southwest of the junction with Fletchers Lane to the junction with Kingsway. A total distance of 570 metres.
- SM40/425 – SD001034 – A38 Bristol Road in the parish of Badgworth – A38 Bristol Road from the junction with Kingsway, eastwards for a total distance of 310 metres.
- SM42/425 – SD001036 – Burtle Road in the parish of East Huntspill – Burtle Road from the junction with B3141 The Causeway to the junction with Gold Corner Drove and Long Moor Drove. A total distance of 1640 metres.
- SM43/425 – SD001037 – Edingworth Road in the parish East Brent – Edingworth Road from the junction with A370 Weston Road to the junction with A370 Weston Road to Mendip Road. A total distance of 1360 metres.
- SM51/425 – SD001038 – Pedwell Hill in the parish of Ashcott – Pedwell Hill from the junction with A361 Taunton Road to the junction with A39 Bath Road. A total distance of 980 metres.
- SM52/425 – SD001039 – Wood Lane in the parish of Shipwick – Wood Lane from the junction with A39 Bath Road to the junction with Lippetts Way and High Lane. A total distance of 630 metres.
- NA01/425 – SD001023 – Brymore Way in the parish of Cannington – Brymore Way from the junction with Cannington Bypass Roundabout West to the junction with Cannington Bypass Roundabout North. A total distance of 1500 metres.
- NA02/425 – SD001024 – Roadway in the parish of Cannington – Roadway from the junction with Cannington Bypass Roundabout North to the junction with Stradlings Hill. A total distance of 250 metres.
- NA03/425 – SD001025 – Combwich Road in the parish of Cannington – Combwich Road from the junction with Cannington Bypass to the junction with Marsh Farm Road. A total distance of 1290 metres.
- NA04/425 – SD001026 – Withycombe Hill in the parish of West Quantoxhead – Withycombe Hill from the junction with Withycombe Lane to the junction with A39 Main Road. A total distance of 1510 metres.
- SD00128 – Clayhanger Corner in the parish of Stockland Bristol – Clayhanger Corner from 65 metres north of the junction with Cockwood, northwards for a total distance of 95 metres.
- SM07/425 – SD001229 – Hinkley Point Road in the parish of Stogursey – Hinkley Point Road from 25 metres south of the junction with Cock Lane, southwards for a total distance of 350 metres.
This Order will enable Kiely Bros to carry out cycleway works, surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock, and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The Order becomes effective on 25th March 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The phased works are expected to commence any time after 14th April 2025. The phased works will be for ONE DAY within the stated period, and the road will be reopened when no works are taking place.
The works are phased, and there may be a need for additional closures at a later date. Notifications will be sent for these. Please visit www.one.network 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 on One.Network. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Advanced warning signs will be installed 10 days prior to the commencement of works for each closure.
For information about the works being carried out, please contact Kiely on 0121 772 3809 and quote the reference number SM10/425 – SD001001.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 17th March 2025
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.
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