Primrose Hill, Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Hardington Mandeville, East Coker and West Coker

Temporary Closure of Primrose 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: Primrose Hill - from 34 metres south-west of the junction with Ridge Lane, south-westwards for a total distance of 309 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=GB151529478 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 ttro516094S.

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.