Wood Street, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Link Box Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Taunton

Temporary Closure of Wood Street

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 Wood Street - from the junction with Staplegrove Road to the junction with Yarde Place. A total distance of 57 metres. This Order will enable Network Plus to carry out a link box replacement on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months.

The works are expected to commence on 27th October 2025 and last until 31st October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Visit https://one.network/?tm=143372400 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out contact National Grid Electricity Distribution on 01823 348605 quoting tro261815W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th October 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.