Corton Denham Road - Temporary Road Closure To Desilting Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Corton Denham
Temporary Closure of Corton Denham Road
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: Corton Denham Road - from the northern junction with Middle Ridge Lane to the southern junction with Middle Ridge Lane. A total distance of 440 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out desilting works.
The Order becomes effective on 16th October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 24th October 2025 and last until 24th October 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=144721929 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro586465S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 2nd October 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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