Pound Orchard, Crowcombe - Temporary closure due to overhead line connection
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Crowcombe
Temporary Closure of Pound Orchard
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 Pound Orchard - from the junction with Mark Herniman Hill, westwards for a total distance of 25 metres.
This Order will enable Network Plus to connect an overhead line to the underground infrastructure on behalf of National Grid. The Order becomes effective on 10th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 13th October 2025 and last until 17th October 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.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=144637485 for further information. For information about the works being carried out contact National Grid on 01823 348602 quoting ttro855834W(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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