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Somerset Council
Merriott Road, Merriott
in the Parishes of Merriott and Crewkerne
(Temporary 40mph Speed Limit)

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.

As you are aware we are experiencing unprecedented temperatures. Please stay safe. The document attached has been issued by Somerset Council with the latest advice.

Urgent Road Closure: – ttro414386S-WW-South Street and Kithill, Crewkerne

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at South Street, Crewkerne  which will commence on 4th May 2026 – 8th May 2026 (19:00 – 06:00) for a total of 5 days.

This will enable Wessex Water to carry out mains leak-replace communication pipe-service repair-repair stop tap (Phased nightly closures)

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site  is not permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600, quoting reference: ttro414386S

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149929361 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the supplied diversion route (in blue).

Please note: this diversion route could be subject to change on review.

Temporary Road Closure: Fordhay, High Street, Chinnock Hollow To Coker Hill Bridge and West Coker Hill, East Chinnock
Reference: EAY12/0326 – SD001313 – Fordhay, High Street, – KL     

Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Fordhay, High Street, Chinnock Hollow To Coker Hill Bridge and West Coker Hill, East Chinnock for approximately 958 metres, which will commence on 1st May 2026 and is expected to last until 05th May 2026 (between 09:30 to 15:30hrs). These works are for Kiely Bros to carry out phased work including surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways. Solid diamond symbolization will be used on the diversion route. Their works reference is LG018SD001313-3-KL-01.

The road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site. There may be a need for additional closures at a later date and if so, a noticfication will be sent for these.

For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference: EAY12/0326 – SD001313 – Fordhay, High Street, – KL.

Harriet Baggs, our previous Clerk has now left Merriott Parish Council. We are in the process of recruiting a new Clerk but please still get in touch via the Clerk email as a member of the council will be replying and responding.

Thank you