Obridge Road, Temporary Closure

Somerset Council

Parish of Taunton

Temporary Closure of Obridge 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 Obridge Road - from the junction with Obridge Close, north-westwards for a total distance of 83 metres.

This Order will enable Wales and West Utilities to replace gas mains. The Order becomes effective on 2nd October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th October 2025 and last until 21st November 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 47 days. There is no alternative route for this closure.

The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.

Visit https://one.network/?tm=144617788 for further information. For information about the works being carried out contact Wales & West Utilities on 0800 912 2999 quoting ttro738609W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 18th September 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.