Prowles Cross - Temporary Road Closure due to Pre-Surface Dressing Patching Works

Somerset Council Parish of Closworth Temporary Closure of Prowles Cross

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: Prowles Cross - from the northern junction with Dorchester Road to the southern junction with Dorchester Road. A total distance of 467 metres. This Order will enable Kiely Bros to carry out pre-surface dressing patching works on behalf of Somerset Council.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th September 2026 and last until 2nd October 2026 between the hours of 07:00 - 19:00 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151241360 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Kiely Bros on telephone number 0121 772 3800 quoting reference number ttro147050S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th 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.