Drivers face 12 mile diversion for resurfacing works next week
The works are set to start on Wednesday (September 20) and last for five nights
HGV Drivers near the village of Charlton Mackrell face a 12-mile diversion next week, as major resurfacing works get underway.
There'll be a five night closure from Wednesday on the B3153 Snap Hill - the road which connects Somerton with Castle Cary.
It's part of the local authority's summer programme of road improvements.
The work is due to start on Wednesday 20 September and is expected to finish on Monday 25 September, with the road shut between 6pm and 7am each night, excluding the nights of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th.
The road is expected to be open outside of these times and across that weekend to minimise disruption.
A long diversion will have to be used by HGVs while the closure is in force - and drivers are urged to be aware, as there are some low bridges on the planned diversion route.
Councillor Mike Rigby, Somerset Council’s Executive Lead Member for Transport and Digital said: “The team are continuing with their resurfacing programme as we head into the final few weeks of the summer.
“This closure on the B3153 will only be in force on weekday evenings so that disruption is minimised; but we thank everyone in advance for their patience while this short-term closure is in place.”
Access for residents and businesses in the immediate area will be maintained throughout and a diversion will be in place
You can find out full details of the closure and the upgrade works on the Somerset Council website.