Somerset, Temporary Road Closures Due To Verge Repair Works

Somerset Council Parishes of Shapwick and Meare Temporary Closure of Station Road and Shapwick Road

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: Station Road - from the junction with Church Road, northwards for a distance of 3130 metres; and Shapwick Road - from the junction with Burtle Road, south-westwards for a distance of 1020 metres. A total distance of 4150 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out verge repairs on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 12th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th August 2025 and last until 20th August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 9 hours.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=144355617 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting ttro104503N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 29th July 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.