South Street - Temporary Road Closure Due To Electricity Supply Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of South 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: South Street - from outside property number 71 South Street to outside property number 81 South Street. A total distance of 18 metres. This Order will enable Network Plus to provide a new electricity supply on behalf of National Grid.

The Order becomes effective on 6th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 10th August 2026 and last until 14th August 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148599891 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 01823 348532 quoting reference number ttro639076W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 23rd July 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.