Silk Mills Lane, Taunton - Temporary Northbound Lane Closure due to Survey and Remedial Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Norton Fitzwarren and Taunton

Temporary Closure of Silk Mills Lane

(Northbound Lane only)

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: Silk Mills Lane (Northbound Lane only) - from the junction with Great Western Way to the junction with Silk Mills Roundabout. A total distance of 300 metres.

This Order will enable Bouygues UK to carry out survey and remedial works for local housing development.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 28th May 2026 between the hours of 18:00 - 23:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148914449 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Bouygues UK on telephone number 0757 203 9303 quoting reference number ttro891327W(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.