Raleighs Cross Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Bridge Maintenance Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bishop's Lydeard Temporary Closure of Raleighs Cross 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: Raleighs Cross Road - from the junction with Williton Road to the junction with South Drive Odhill Park. A total distance of 568 metres. This Order will enable Taziker to carry out bridge maintenance works.

The Order becomes effective on 14th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th May 2026 and last until 24th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 7 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147123653 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Core Highways on telephone number 01278 238573 quoting reference number ttro653488W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 14th 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.