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Somerset - Temporary Road Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Sampford Brett
Temporary Closure of Sampford Rocks
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: Sampford Rocks - from the junction with Taunton Road, south-eastwards for a total distance of 296 metres.
This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to carry out gas mains replacement works.
The Order becomes effective on 25th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th June 2026 and last until 17th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 19 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149379061 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro369273W(WS).
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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
29-Jun-2026
Estimated end
17-Jul-2026
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