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Somerton Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Access Into Development Works
What is happening?
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Somerset Council Parish of Street Temporary Closure of Somerton 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: Somerton Road - from the junction with Stallgrove Lane, northwards for a total distance of 573 metres. This Order will enable Brandwells Construction to carry out access into development works on behalf of Curo Homes.
The Order becomes effective on 2nd July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th July 2026 and last until 11th September 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 68 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148444681 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out please contact Brandwells Construction on telephone number 0738 481 6952 quoting reference number ttro983207E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 18th 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
6-Jul-2026
Estimated end
11-Sept-2026
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