Bodden Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To National Grid Connection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Doulting Temporary Closure of Bodden 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: Bodden Lane - from 112 metres north of the junction with Bodden Lane to Chelynch Road, northwards for a total distance of 177 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 8th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 12th May 2026 and last until 15th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 4 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148401471 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0176 140 5131 quoting reference number tro309429E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 8th 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.