Yeovil Road - Temporary Road Closure To Pole Replacement
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Crewkerne and Merriott
Temporary Closure of Yeovil Road
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 Yeovil Road - from the junction with Lower Severalls to the junction with Ashlands Road. A total distance of 908 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement, testing and tree trimming works.
The Order becomes effective on 4th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 14th September 2025 and last until 14th September 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143498084 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 ttro620119S.
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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