Prigg Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Car Park Wall Rebuilding Works

Somerset Council Parish of South Petherton Temporary Closure of Prigg Lane

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: Prigg Lane - from the junction with St James Street, northwards for a total distance of 77 metres. This Order will enable Building Craftsmen (Yeovil) to rebuild St James’s Car Park wall on behalf of the Parish Council.

The Order becomes effective on 26th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and last until 25th September 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 25 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150629907 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Chevron Traffic Management on telephone number 0845 123 0111 quoting reference number ttro706650S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 12th August 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.