Hinton Close, Hinton St. George - Temporary Road Closure due to Excavation and Ducting Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Hinton St. George

Temporary Closure of Hinton Close

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: Hinton Close - from the junction with Green Street, westwards for a total distance of 15 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out excavation and ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 13th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th May 2026 and last until 20th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 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=GB148335584 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro702858S.

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.