Croscombe - Temporary Road Closure Due To Preparation & Resurfacing Works

Somerset Council Parish of Croscombe Temporary Closure of Long Street and Wells 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: Long Street - from the junction with Board Lane to the junction with Ham Lane and Wells Road - from the junction with Ham Lane, southwards for a distance of 565 metres. A total distance of 895 metres.

This Order will enable Heidelberg to carry out prep and resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 3rd July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th July 2026 and last until 28th July 2026 between the hours of 19:00–07:00 for a total of 19 nights. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149116278 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 tro064152E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th 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.