Beckington - Temporary Road Closure Due To Excavation & Duct Works

Somerset Council Parish of Beckington Temporary Closure of Mill 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: Mill Lane - from 29 metres south-west of the junction with Horse Close, south-westwards for a total distance of 19 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to excavate and lay new duct.

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 27th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 1 day. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148632811 for further information. For information about the works being carried out contact Circet on 0797 114 2611 quoting ttro722986E.

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.