Old Road, Odcombe and Brympton - Temporary Road Closure due to Pre-Surface Dressing Patching Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Odcombe and Brympton

Temporary Closure of Old Road

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: Old Road - from the junction with Ham Hill Road to the junction with Houndstone Corner Roundabout. A total distance of 1880 metres. This Order will enable Kiely Bros to carry out pre-surface dressing patching works on behalf of Somerset Council. Solid diamond symbolization will be used on the diversion route and will not clash with any other Kiely Bros works within the area.

The Order becomes effective on 25th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 30th November 2026 and last until 4th December 2026 between the hours of 07:00 - 19:00 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB152209935 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 ttro144493S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 11th November 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.