Somerset Council - Parish of Timberscombe - Temporary Closure of Drapers Way
What is happening?
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 Drapers Way - from the junction with Timberscombe To Cutcombe Hill to the junction with Steart Lane. A total distance of 1455 metres. This Order will enable Kiely Bros to carry out pre- surface dressing patching works on behalf of Somerset Highways. Solid diamond symbolization to be used on diversion route and will not clash with any other Kiely Bros works within the area. The Order becomes effective on 6th June 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th June 2025 and last until 27th June 2025 between the hours of 07:00 - 19:00 for a total of 19 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142431186 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference number ttro776282W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 23rd May 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.
Need to publish a public notice?
If you need to publish a public notice, please contact West Somerset Free Press directly at:
