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Drapers Way - Temporary Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Timberscombe
Temporary Closure of Drapers Way
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: Drapers Way - from 257 metres north-east of the junction with Steart Lane, north-eastwards for a total distance of 135 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out earthworks on behalf of Somerset Highways.
The Order becomes effective on 11th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 15th June 2026 and last until 26th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149366810 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro562970W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 28th 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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
15-Jun-2026
Estimated end
26-Jun-2026
Open to feedback
From
28-May-2026
To
18-Jun-2026
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