Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Pre-surface Dressing Patching Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of West Crewkerne, Crewkerne and Chillington

Temporary Closure of Windwhistle, St Rayn Hill, Mangle Cave Hill, Roundham Straight and Chard 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: Windwhistle - from the junction with Hebers Lane, eastwards incorporating St Rayn Hill, Mangle Cave Hill, Roundham Straight and Chard Road, for a total distance of 4855 metres. This Order will enable Kiely Bros to carry out pre-surface dressing patching works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 27th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd June 2026 and last until 8th June 2026 between the hours of 19:00 - 05:00 for a total of 5 nights.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148754711 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Kiely Bros on telephone number 0121 772 3800 quoting reference number ttro114065S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 27th 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.