Kiely Bros is carrying out resurfacing work across Somerset. Picture: Kiely Bros

Road closures during road resurfacing works in Somerset: Full list

Paul JonesAugust 28, 20240 Comment0

A RAFT of resurfacing works is underway on roads across Somerset.

Somerset Council said the work – the largest resurfacing programme in at least four years – will see road surface treatment firm Kiely Bros repair 1,000,000sqm of road surface – equivalent to 141 football pitches.

The treatment is a greener and more cost-effective form of maintenance, the council said, which aims to improve the road network while emitting significantly less carbon compared to alternative solutions.

However, for drivers, it will mean a number of short-term road closures or stop-go signs put in place.

Roads will only be closed for one day within the stated period, the council said, with notice given to those affected.

The resurfacing programme in Somerset is:

August 27:
* A358 Taunton Road, Sampford Brett and Bicknoller. Including Flaxpool Hill, Crowcombe, from 9.30 am to 3.30pm, starting Williton end and working towards Taunton. This is under stop/go working.
* From 7pm to 11.30pm, A39 Quantock Road between Skimmerton Lane and Sandford Hill roundabout, under an evening closure.
August 28:
* 9.30am to 3.30pm, A38 Exeter Road, Sampford Arundel and Wellington Without, under stop/go working. This is from Perry Elm roundabout to the Devon border.
* 7pm to 11.30pm, A39 New Road/Main Road, Cannington, between Sandford Hill roundabout and Cannington East roundabout, under evening closure.
August 29:
* Galmington Road, Comeytrowe, 9am to 3.30pm, stop/go working.
* Overnight closure, 7pm to 5am, A38 Wellington Relief Road, Wellington, from between Perry Elm roundabout and Oldway Road.
August 31:
* Honiton Road, Trull, A3027 Staplegrove Road and A358 Priorswood Road, Taunton, between 9.30am and 3.30pm under stop/go working.
September 1:
* Closure for the B3224 Beulah Chapel to Robbery Gate, Brompton Regis and A38 Taunton Road, Thurloxton. Both between 9.30am and 3.30pm.The A38 will be under stop/go.
September 2:
* A38 Bristol Road, Badgworth, Rooksbridge and East Brent, 9.30am to 3.30pm under stop/go.
September 3:
* 9.30am to 3.30pm, A370 Bridgwater/Weston Road, East Brent, Edingworth and Lympsham under stop/go.

The work involves surface dressing, which the council said will improve skid resistance, and prevent water getting under the surface, reducing the potential for potholes.

Lead member for highways and digital at the council, Cllr Richard Wilkins, said: “This programme underlines our commitment to major investment in our roads and infrastructure to keep the county running.

“Surface dressing and surface treatments are critically important when it comes to prolonging the life of our roads and preventing the need for more invasive and costly intervention and reducing the likelihood of potholes forming.”

As well as surface dressing the team from Kiely will be carrying out footway crack sealing, preparatory drainage, patching and cleaning, as well as post surfacing road markings, studs and high friction surfacing.