A SECTION of one of the longest roads in Taunton is set to be closed to traffic for a total of 18 nights.

A temporary ban on vehicles using a 415-metre long stretch of Staplegrove Road is expected to last from Tuesday, January 17 until Saturday, February 4.

The closure, running from the junction with Bindon Road northwards, will be in force between 7pm and 6am during that period.

It will enable Airband to carry out cabling work.