Eggwood Hill - Temporary Road Closure due to Stop Tap Renewal Works

Somerset Council Parish of Merriott Temporary Closure of Eggwood Hill

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: Eggwood Hill - from 110 metres north-west of the junction with Merriott Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 192 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to renew a stop tap.

The Order becomes effective on 16th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd September 2026 and last until 24th September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150830584 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro816402S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd September 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.