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Somerset - Temporary Road Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Bradford-on-Tone
Temporary Closure of East Nynehead Road
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: East Nynehead Road - from 685 metres west of the junction with Oake Road, westwards for a total distance of 123 metres. This Order will enable Network Rail to carry out level crossing testing 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 30th June 2026 between the hours of 22:00 - 06:00 for a total of 1 night. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148394414 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro458596W(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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
29-Jun-2026
Estimated end
30-Jun-2026
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