Coxley, Wells, Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach cabling and desilting works

Somerset Council

Parish of St. Cuthbert Out

Temporary Closure of Stoppers Lane and Mill 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: Stoppers Lane - from the junction with Glastonbury Road to the junction with Coxley Meadows and Mill Lane - from the junction with Main Road, north-westwards for a distance of 21 metres. A total distance of 35 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling and desilting works.

The Order becomes effective on 8th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th May 2026 and last until 12th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 – 15:30 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148386467 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 ttro299638E.

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.