Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Cable Recovery Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Stocklinch and Puckington

Temporary Closure of Ilford Bridges To Bradon Lane and Puckington Road

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: Ilford Bridges To Bradon Lane - from the junction with Stocklinch Lane, north-eastwards incorporating Puckington Road to the junction with Main Street. A total distance of 471 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cable recovery works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th April 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd April 2026 and last until 24th April 2026 between the hours of 19:00 - 07:00 for a total of 2 nights. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB147759668 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro169017S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 15 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.