ONE of the busiest roundabouts in Taunton is set to be closed overnight for a fortnight during resurfacing.

Somerset Council's highways team are carrying out the work at the ‘Wickes’ roundabout next month.

The authority acknowledges the temporary closures will cause disruption to traffic as the roundabout links Toneway, the Obridge Viaduct, Chritchard Way and Priory Avenue.

The road will be closed between 8.15pm and 6am each night from Monday, September 4, to Friday, September 15, so the project can be completed. The road will remain open at weekends.

A council spokesperson said: "This is a busy roundabout in the town and delays will be inevitable, but the work has been scheduled overnight to minimise disruption as much as possible."

Cllr Mike Rigby, Somerset Council’s executive lead member for transport and digital, said: “This roundabout is a very important one in Taunton, but it has reached the stage where it needs to be resurfaced.`

“The team will make every effort to ensure that there is as little disruption as possible for road users, but please expect some delays on the evenings that the work is being undertaken.”

Access for residents and businesses in the immediate area will be maintained throughout and a diversion will be in place, with full details available nearer the time.