Huish Episcopi - Temporary Road Closure due to new connection works

Somerset Council

Parish of Huish Episcopi

Temporary Closure of Windmill 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: Windmill Lane - from the junction with Ducks Hill, eastwards for a total distance of 105 metres. This Order will enable Network Plus to carry out new connection works on behalf of National Grid.

The Order becomes effective on 14th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th May 2026 and last until 20th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148680448  for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0790 772 1328 quoting reference number ttro092887S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 30th 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.