Quay Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To Utility Works To Clear Blockages

Somerset Council Parish of Minehead Temporary Closure of Quay Street

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: Quay Street - from 49 metres south-east of the junction with The Quay, south-eastwards for a total distance of 114 metres.

This Order will enable Mack Utilities Ltd to clear blockages on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 30th April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th May 2026 and last until 6th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 1 day. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148339916 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro403584W(WS).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 16th 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.