Compton Road, South Petherton - Temporary Road Closure due to Overhead Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parish of South Petherton

Temporary Closure of Compton 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: Compton Road - from the junction with West End View to the junction with Beaufort Gardens. A total distance of 251 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out overhead cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 27th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 4th June 2026 and last until 4th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148870056 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 ttro150430S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 13th 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.