Station Road, Crewkerne - Temporary Traffic Restrictions due to Resurfacing Works

Somerset Council

A356 Station Road, Crewkerne in the Parish of Crewkerne

(Temporary Traffic Restrictions) Order 2026

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce temporary traffic restrictions as specified in the Schedules below.

This Order will come into operation on the 22nd day of July 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on the 27th day of July 2026 until the 31st day of July 2026 (between 0700 hours and 1900 hours) to enable Champion Groundworks Limited, working on behalf of Taylor Wimpey to carry out resurfacing works. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. Exemptions are provided in the Order for emergency vehicles. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO

For information of the alternative route, where applicable, visit www.one.network. For information about the works being carried out please contact Champion Groundworks limited, by telephone on 01579 320080.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 8th July 2026

Schedule 1

Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles

A356 Station Road, Crewkerne - From a point 260 metres north from its junction with Bradford Road in a north westerly direction for a distance of 230 metres

Schedule 2

Temporary Prohibition of Parking

(both sides of carriageway)

A356 Station Road, Crewkerne - From a point 260 metres north from its junction with Bradford Road in a north westerly direction for a distance of 147 metres

Statement of reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road,

b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.