Clapton Road, Crewkerne - Temporary 40mph Speed Limit due to Works Access

Somerset Council

B3165 Clapton Road, Crewkerne

in the Parish of West Crewkerne

(Temporary 40mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August 2026 Somerset Council made the above Order in exercise of the provisions of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 12th day of August 2026, to introduce a temporary 40mph Speed Limit as specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 26th day of August 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 1st day of September 2026 until the 31st day of March 2027 (24hrs) to enable Volker Highways working on behalf of Network Rail to have safe access in and out of the works compound. The restriction 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 about the works being carried out please contact Volker Highways by telephone on 01992 305000.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 26th August 2026

Temporary 40mph Speed Limit

B3165 Clapton Road, Crewkerne - From the junction with Hewish Lane in an easterly direction for a distance of 495 metres

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.