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Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Drainage Works
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Somerset Council
Parish of Upton
Temporary Closure of Hansetown 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: Hansetown Road - from 197 metres south-west of the junction with Venne Cottage To Hansetown Road, southwards for a total distance of 170 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out drainage 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 15th June 2026 and last until 23rd June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 9 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149973151 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 ttro289043W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 11th 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.
Open to feedback
From
15-Jun-2026
To
23-Jun-2026
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