South Harp, South Petherton - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Works

Somerset Council

Parish of South Petherton

Temporary Closure of South Harp

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: South Harp - from 105 metres east of the junction with Over Stratton Road, eastwards for a total distance of 108 metres.

This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace a chamber.

The Order becomes effective on 21st October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th October 2026 and last until 30th October 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151527466 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number ttro263582S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 7th October 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.