Rackstile, Combe St. Nicholas - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Combe St. Nicholas

Temporary Closure of Rackstile

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: Rackstile - from 66 metres south of the junction with Wadeford Road, southwards for a total distance of 68 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out remedial defect works.

The Order becomes effective on 27th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd June 2026 and last until 2nd June 2026 between the hours of 09:00 - 16:00 for a total of 7 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148761907 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro315389S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 13th 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.