Weacombe Lane, West Quantoxhead - Temporary closure due to pole replacement works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of West Quantoxhead
Temporary Closure of Weacombe 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 Weacombe Lane - from 111 metres east of the junction with Weacombe Road, eastwards for a total distance of 110 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works. The Order becomes effective on 10th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 14th October 2025 and last until 14th October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Visit https://one.network/?tm=144586413 for further information. For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro001022W(WS).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 26th 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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