Raleighs Cross to Sticklepath, Old Cleeve, Somerset - Temporary restrictions due to pole testing
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Old Cleeve
Temporary Closure of Raleighs Cross To Sticklepath
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 Raleighs Cross To Sticklepath - from 408 metres north east of the junction with Raleighs Cross to Beulah Chapel. A total distance of 1668 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole testing works. The Order becomes effective on 31st October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd November 2025 and last until 3rd November 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144779481 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro314826W.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 17th 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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