Vicarage Lane, Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Replacement Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of Pawlett Temporary Closure of Vicarage Lane
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Vicarage Lane -from the junction with River Road to the junction with Bristol Road. A total distance of 496 metres. This Order will enable R A Stacey's and Corehighways to carry out pole and overhead cable replacement works on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution.
The Order becomes effective on 21st October 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th October 2025 and last until 31st October 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 16:30 for a total of 5 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=144849421 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid Electricity Distribution on telephone number 01823 348575 quoting reference number ttro143942N.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 21st 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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
21-Oct-2025
Estimated end
25-Oct-2025
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