Sycamore Road, Minehead, Somerset - Temporary restrictions due to new duct laying
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Minehead
Temporary Closure of Sycamore 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 Sycamore Road - from 47 metres north-west from the junction with Sainsbury Road, north- westwards for a total distance of 13 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to lay new ducting. 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 4th November 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 2 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=GB144862912 for further information. For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro357144W(WS).
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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