High Street , Williton - Temporary Closure due to fibre cabling works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Williton
Temporary Closure of High Street
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 High Street - from the junction with Robert Street to the junction with Bridge Street. A total distance of 199 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out fibre cabling works. The Order becomes effective on 29th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd September 2025 and last until 4th September 2025 between the hours of 18:30 - 06:00 for a total of 2 nights.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143827444 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro874182W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 15th 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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