Minehead - Temporary Footway Closure for Telecom Connection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Minehead Temporary Closure of Footway Between Sainsbury Road And Hawthorn Road

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway - Between Sainsbury Road And Hawthorn Road - for its entire length. A total distance of 21 metres This Order will enable Openreach to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd April 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th April 2026 and last until 29th April 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148168041 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro518539W(WS).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th April 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.