A SCENIC Taunton street is to close for work on the water system.

Wessex Water will be installing a new connection in Netherclay, Bishop's Hull, from October 9.

A spokesperson confirmed the road - a route from Bishop's Hull Hill to Silk Mills Road - would be closed for up to five days.

“Netherclay will be closed on October 9 for planned work to install a new connection," the spokesperson said.

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“The work is scheduled to last a maximum of five days, with a diversion in place via Silk Mills Road and Bishop’s Hull Hill.

"We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused."