Dunster To Timberscombe Road, Timberscombe, Somerset - Temporary road closure due to water works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Timberscombe
Temporary Closure of Dunster To Timberscombe 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 Dunster To Timberscombe Road - from 75 metres south-west from the junction with Clouds Steep, south-westwards for a total distance of 81 metres.
This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out reinstatement works. The Order becomes effective on 31st October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 4th November 2025 and last until 5th November 2025 between the hours of 19:00 - 07:00 for a total of 1 night.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144815067 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600 quoting ttro800048W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 17th 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.
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