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North Street – Temporary Road Closure Due To Frame & Cover Replacement Works

TA18 7RQPublished 17/06/26
Chard & Ilminster News • 

What is happening?

Somerset Council Parish of Halsebury Plucknett Temporary Closure of North Street

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: North Street - from the junction with Giffords Lane to the junction with Bramble Lane. A total distance of 53 metres.

This Order will enable Dunmore SW to replace a frame and cover on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 1st July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th July 2026 and last until 10th July 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 2 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149571958 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro089374S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 17th 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

9-Jul-2026

Estimated end

10-Jul-2026

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