Beech Tree Hill , Monksilver - Temporary Closure due to drainage works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Monksilver
Temporary Closure of Beech Tree Hill
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 Beech Tree Hill - from 193 metres north-east of the junction with Woodford Road, north- eastwards for a total distance of 20 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out drainage works on behalf of Somerset Highways.
The Order becomes effective on 15th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th August 2025 and last until 21st August 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143410851 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro677801W(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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