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Blackdown Road, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Stop Tap Renewal Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Taunton
Temporary Closure of Blackdown Road
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: Blackdown Road - from outside property number 19 Blackdown Road to outside property number 35 Blackdown Road. A total distance of 24 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to renew a stop tap.
The Order becomes effective on 7th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th May 2026 and last until 15th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148139538 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number tro952472W(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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
11-May-2026
Estimated end
15-May-2026
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