Taunton, Temporary Road Closure Due To Utility Chamber Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bishop’s Hull Temporary Closure of Bishops Hull Hill

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: Bishops Hull Hill - from the junction with Haydon Close, westwards for a total distance of 87 metres.

This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace a chamber.

The Order becomes effective on 2nd April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 7th April 2026 and last until 8th April 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 16:00 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147578786 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro785879W(TD

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th March 2026

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.