Hewish Gates, West Crewkerne - Temporary Road Closure due to Level Crossing Works

Somerset Council

Parish of West Crewkerne

Temporary Closure of Hewish Gates

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: Hewish Gates - from 142 metres west of the junction with Clapton Road, westwards for a total distance of 126 metres. This Order will enable Network Rail to carry out level crossing maintenance works.

The Order becomes effective on 27th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th June 2026 and last until 7th June 2026 between the hours of 23:30 - 07:30 for a total of 1 night. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148928416 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Centurion Traffic Management on telephone number 0113 277 5360 quoting reference number ttro679337S.

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.