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Woodcombe Lane - Temporary Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Minehead
Temporary Closure of Woodcombe Lane
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: Woodcombe Lane - from the junction with Higher Orchard, westwards for a total distance of 34 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works.
The Order becomes effective on 18th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd June 2026 and last until 26th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149174460 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro388230W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 4th June 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
22-Jun-2026
Estimated end
26-Jun-2026
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