Sherborne Road - Temporary Road Closure For Tree Cutting Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Rimpton and Marston Magna
Temporary Closure of Sherborne 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 Sherborne Road - from the junction with Pitfield Corner, north-westwards for a total distance of 706 metres.
This Order will enable Ground Control to carry out tree cutting works on behalf of SSE.
The Order becomes effective on 4th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th September 2025 and last until 9th September 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
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For information about the works being carried out contact Traffic Safety and Management Ltd on 0127 731 5495 quoting reference number ttro358145S.
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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