Mudford Road Footpath, Yeovil Without - Temporary Footpath Closure due to ducting works

Somerset Council

Parish of Yeovil Without

Temporary Closure of Mudford Road Footpath

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; Mudford Road Footpath - from the junction with Footway Between Mudford Road And Fairmead Road, north-eastwards for a total distance of 33 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works for new customer connection.

The Order becomes effective on 1st May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th May 2026 and last until 9th May 2026 between the hours of 09:00 - 17:00 for a total of 8 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148266762 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 ttro577748S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 17th 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.