Moor Close - Temporary Closure to Carry Out Structural Repair and Upgrade Bridge Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Huish Episcopi
Temporary Closure of Moor Close
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Moor Close - from the junction with Somerton Road to the junction with North Street. A total distance of 105 metres. This Order will enable Morgan Sindall to carry out structural repair and upgrade bridge works on behalf of Network Rail.
The Order becomes effective on 31st July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 4th August 2025 and last until 31st August 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 28 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142738692 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out, contact Morgan Sindall on 0345 711 4141 quoting ttro881501S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 31st 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.
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