Higher Combe Drive, Dulverton - Temporary restrictions due to pole replacement
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Dulverton
Temporary Closure of Higher Combe Drive
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 Higher Combe Drive - from the junction with Catsford Lane to the junction with Marsh Bridge Cross. A total distance of 1822 metres.
This Order will enable Barr Engineering Ltd to carry out pole replacement works on behalf of Openreach.
The Order becomes effective on 26th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd October 2025 and last until 3rd October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:00 for a total of 5.5 hours. Visit https://one.network/?tm=144528107 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Circet on 0778 786 5902 quoting ttro468062W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 12th September 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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