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Brook Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To Utility Works

TA6 6NWPublished 31/03/26
Bridgwater Mercury • 

What is happening?

Somerset Council Parish of North Petherton Temporary Closure of Brook 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: Brook Street - from the junction with Tuckerton Lane to the junction with Maunsel Road. A total distance of 309 metres.

This Order will enable Openreach to replace a pole. The Order becomes effective on 31st March 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 8th April 2026 and last until 8th April 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147677516 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro773912N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 31st 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.

How long will it take?

Planned start

8-Apr-2026

Estimated end

8-Apr-2026

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