Taunton - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Construction Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Taunton

Temporary Closure of Footpath between Mill Rise and Minehead Road

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footpath between Mill Rise and Minehead Road - from the junction with Mill Rise to the junction with Minehead Road. A total distance of 30 metres.

This Order will enable CJL Construction Ltd to carry out construction of a new retaining wall and widening of Minehead Road on behalf of Bloor Homes.

The Order becomes effective on 16th April 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th April 2026 and last until 16th October 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 180 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149015524 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact CJL Construction Ltd on telephone number 07900 214036 quoting reference number tro459668W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd April 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.