Hammet Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To Mobile Crane Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Hammet 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: Hammet Street - from the junction with Church Square to the junction with The Parade Roundabout. A total distance of 118 metres. This Order will enable Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd to carry out mobile crane works to lift air conditioning units.

The Order becomes effective on 2nd July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 12th July 2026 and last until 12th July 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:30 for a total of 10.5 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147625403 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Nationwide Traffic Solutions on telephone number 0165 264 0996 quoting reference number ttro651538W(TD).

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.