Newton Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Corfe Temporary Closure of Newton Lane

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: Newton Lane - from the junction with Honiton Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 60 metres. This Order will enable Southwest Overhead Services Ltd to carry out pole replacement works on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 28th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and last until 2nd June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 2 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=GB148594544 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number tro520098W(TD).

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.