A section of Market Street in Wells closes today, Monday, 22 June 2026, for four days while gas connection works are carried out. Somerset Council has made a temporary traffic order for the closure, with the work expected to continue until Thursday, 25 June 2026.

The closure affects Market Street from 80 metres south-west of its junction with Queen Street, westwards for a total distance of 18 metres. Wales & West Utilities is carrying out the new gas connection works.

The works are expected to last four days.

Drivers heading through the city centre are being urged to check the diversion before travelling. Further details of the alternative route are available through one.network.

Anyone needing information about the works can contact Wales & West Utilities on 0800 912 2999, quoting reference ttro184751E.

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