Wick Lane - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach poling works

Somerset Council

Parish of Glastonbury

Temporary Closure of Wick Lane

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: Wick Lane - from the junction with Stone Down Lane to the junction with Gypsy Lane. A total distance of 878 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out poling works.

The Order becomes effective on 7th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th May 2026 and last until 11th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148382037 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 tro685659E.

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.