Bull Bridge Lane, Merriott - Temporary Road Closure due to Inspection and Safety Works

Somerset Council

Parish of South Petherton and Merriott

Temporary Closure of Bull Bridge Lane

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Bull Bridge Lane - from the junction with Lopen Lane, southwards for a total distance of 757 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out inspection and safety works on behalf of Somerset Council.

The Order becomes effective on 7th October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th October 2026 and last until 3rd September 2027 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 323 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB152282506 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Council on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttrnS-ttro882224

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.