Yeovil Road, Tintinhull and Chilthorne Domer - Temporary Road Closure due to Pole Testing Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Tintinhull and Chilthorne Domer

Temporary Closure of Yeovil 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: Yeovil Road - from 249 metres east of the junction with Vicarage Street, south-eastwards for a total distance of 791 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole testing works.

The Order becomes effective on 7th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 12th May 2026 and last until 12th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148355000 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 tro154231S.

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.