Pitway Hill - Temporary Road Closure To Tree Trimming Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Martock
Temporary Closure of Pitway Hill
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, propose to make an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Pitway Hill - from the junction with Water Street to the junction with Sewage Works Lane. A total distance of 331 metres.
This Order will enable Hi-line to carry out tree trimming works on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution.
The Order becomes effective on 21st August 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 26th August 2025 and last until 26th August 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143427708 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid Electricity Distribution on telephone number 0800 096 3080 quoting reference number ttro159958S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 7th August 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.
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