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Staunton Lane - Temporary Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Minehead
Temporary Closure of Staunton 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: Staunton Lane - from 211 metres south-west of the junction with Manor Road, south-westwards for a total distance of 188 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to replace a pole.
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 24th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 3 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=GB148694382 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0754 416 2456 quoting reference number ttro073242W(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
24-Jun-2026
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