Smithfield Road, Street - Temporary Road Closure due to Duct Laying Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Street

Temporary Closure of Smithfield Road

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: Smithfield Road - from the junction with Oakfield Road, westwards for a total distance of 20 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct.

The Order becomes effective on 21st May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th May 2026 and last until 28th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 1 day. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148622734 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number tro545526E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 7th May 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.