Henley Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Utility Reinstatement Works

Somerset Council Parish of High Ham Temporary Closure of Henley 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: Henley Road - from the junction with Cookes Lane, south-eastwards for a total distance of 30 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out interim to permanent reinstatement works.

The Order becomes effective on 28th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd June 2026 and last until 3rd June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 16:00 for a total of 8 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148793044 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 3600 quoting reference number tro070246S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 14th 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.