Sutton Hill - Temporary Road Closure To Pole Replacement And Tree Cutting
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Closworth and East Coker
Temporary Closure of Sutton 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 Sutton Hill - from the junction with Coker Marsh, south-westwards for a total distance of 564 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement and tree cutting.
The Order becomes effective on 28th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd September 2025 and last until 5th September 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 3 days.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=143830720 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 ttro022317S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 28th 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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