Allerford Road, Oake - Temporary Road Closure due to Level Crossing Maintenance Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Oake

Temporary Closure of Allerford 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: Allerford Road - from outside The Allerford Inn, north-westwards for a total distance of 74 metres. This Order will enable National Rail to carry out track maintenance works on the level crossing.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 30th May 2026 and last until 31st May 2026 between the hours of 23:45 - 08:00 for a total of 1 night. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148836555 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 EXT - 1 quoting reference number ttro281715W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 7th May 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.