Dommett Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Verge Repair Works

Somerset Council Parish of Buckland St. Mary Temporary Closure of Dommett 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: Dommett Road - from 93 metres north-east of the junction with Castlemaine, north-eastwards for a total distance of 399 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out verge repair works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 1st July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th July 2026 and last until 17th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150163714 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 tro436143S.

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.