Merriott Road, Merriott - Temporary 40mph Speed Limit due to Openreach Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Merriott Road, Merriott

in the Parishes of Merriott and Crewkerne

(Temporary 40mph Speed Limit) Order 2026

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce a temporary 40mph Speed Limit as specified in the Schedule below. This Order will come into operation on the 14th day of October 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 19th day of October 2026 to the 30th day of October 2026 (between 0930 hours and 1530 hours) to enable Openreach to carry out cabling works. 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 Sunbelt Rentals by telephone on 03700 500792.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 30th September 2026

Schedule

Temporary 40mph Speed Limit

Merriott Road, Merriott - From a point 170 metres south of its junction with Old Farm Close in a southerly direction for a distance of 445 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.