Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Closures

Somerset Council

Parishes of Cotford St. Luke, Norton Fitzwarren and Oake

Temporary Closure of Dene Road and

Dene Road South Roundabout

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: Dene Road - from the junction with Wiveliscombe Road to the junction with Dene Road South Roundabout, and Dene Road South Roundabout - for its entire length.

A total distance of 737 metres. This Order will enable Heidelberg to carry out resurfacing works 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 16th June 2026 and last until 2nd July 2026 between the hours of 07:30 - 18:00 for a total of 17 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148760380 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 tro350100W(TD).

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.