Lydeard St. Lawrence - Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Lydeard St. Lawrence Temporary Closure of Chapel Leigh Road and Pyleigh Manor Farm Lane

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: Chapel Leigh Road - from the junction with West Leigh Lane, eastwards for a distance of 142 metres and Pyleigh Manor Farm Lane - from the junction with West Leigh Lane, northwards for a distance of 107 metres. A total distance of 249 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out pole replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 14th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th May 2026 and last until 20th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 10 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148312871 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 01823 348605 quoting reference number ttro867202W(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.