Blackwell Road, Temporary Road Closure Due Pole Replacement Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of Chipstable Temporary Closure of Blackwell Road
Somerset Council In exercise of Its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Blackwell Road -from the junction with Pitcombe Lane, south-westwards for a total distance of 104 metres. This Order will enable Barr Engineering Services to carry out pole replacement works on behalf of Openreach. The Order becomes effective on 31st July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th August 2025 and last until 7th August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 2 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143366585 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0778 786 5902 quoting reference number ttro515270W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 31st July 2025
Statement of Reasons for making the Order a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.
How long will it take?
Planned start
6-Aug-2025
Estimated end
7-Aug-2025
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