Love Lane, Temporary Road Closure for National Grid Connection Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Ilminster Temporary Closure of Love Lane

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: Love Lane - from the junction with East Street, for its entirety. A total distance of 182 metres. This Order will enable Network Plus to carry out new connection works on behalf National Grid.

The Order becomes effective on 18th March 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 23rd March 2026 and last until 2nd April 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 11 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB143394873 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0800 678 3105 quoting reference number ttro865012S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 4th March 2026

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.