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Back Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Excavation Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of Evercreech Temporary Closure of Back 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: Back Lane - from the junction with High Street, north-eastwards for a total distance of 31 metres. This Order will enable Dunmore SW to carry out excavation works to replace a frame and cover on behalf of Openreach.
The Order becomes effective on 22nd May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148533463 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 ttro445455E.
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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
27-May-2026
Estimated end
