AN EMERGENCY road closure will be in place in Ilminster for five days.

The closure at Greenway started today (Friday, June 2) and will be in place until Tuesday, June 6, and will allow Wessex Water to repair a leaking ferrule.

A message from Somerset Council said: “Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent/emergency) road closure at Greenway, Ilminster which will commence on 2nd June 2023 – 6th June 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of five days.

“This will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to repair leaking ferrule.

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

“For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 03456 004600, quoting reference: ttro634644SS.

“Please visit one.network https://one.network/?tm=134408648 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.”