Ruskway Lane - Temporary Road Closure To Fibre Cable Installation
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Barrington and Hambridge and Westport
Temporary Closure of Ruskway Lane
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 Ruskway Lane - from the junction with Puckington to Ruskway Lane to the junction with Lawnmoor Lane. A total distance of 564 metres.
This Order will enable Wessex Internet to carry out fibre cable installation.
The Order becomes effective on 11th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 15th September 2025 and last until 26th September 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days.
Visit https://one.network/ ?tm=143969064 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Wessex Internet on 0333 240 7997 quoting ttro833275S.
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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