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Church Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Telecoms Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of East Huntspill Temporary Closure of Church Road
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: Church Road - from 55 metres north of the junction with Merry Lane, northwards for a total distance of 314 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to clear blockages.
The Order becomes effective on 26th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd June 2026 and last until 4th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148700498 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 ttro482954N.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 12th 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
2-Jun-2026
Estimated end
4-Jun-2026
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