St Catherines Hill - Temporary Road Closure Due To Utility Repair Works

Somerset Council Parish of Bruton Temporary Closure of St Catherines Hill

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: St Catherines Hill - from the junction with Tolbury Lane to the junction with High Street. A total distance of 136 metres. This Order will enable SAS Utilities to repair and reinstate failed defects on behalf of Gigaclear.

The Order becomes effective on 22nd May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 16:45 for a total of 4 days. 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=GB148409077 for further information. For information about the works being carried out contact SAS Utilities on 0797 602 0618 quoting tro721829S.

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.