Beer Drove - Temporary Road Closure To Replace Culvert
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of High Ham
Temporary Closure of Beer Drove
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 Beer Drove - from the junction with Turnhill Road, eastwards for a total distance of 393 metres.
This Order will enable J.D Pope and Sons Ltd to replace culvert to prevent flooding on behalf of Parrett Drainage Board.
The Order becomes effective on 23rd October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th October 2025 and last until 14th November 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 19 days.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144397416 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Parrett Drainage Board on 01278 789906 quoting ttro856631S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 9th 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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