Higher Beetham - Temporary Road Closure To Pole Replacement Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Whitestaunton and Combe St Nicholas
Temporary Closure of Higher Beetham
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 Higher Beetham - from 333 metres north-west of the junction with Fresh Moor, north-westwards for a total distance of 470 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works.
The Order becomes effective on 21st August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th August 2025 and last until 27th August 2025 between the hours of 08:30 - 15:30 for a total of 7 hours.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=143620961 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro686881S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 21st 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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