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Sherborne Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Openreach Pole Testing Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council Parish of Charlton Horethorne Temporary Closure of Sherborne Road
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: Sherborne Road - from the junction with Milborne Port Road to the junction with New Lane. A total distance of 138 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole testing works.
The Order becomes effective on 15th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd May 2026 and last until 22nd May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148651826 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 EXT - 3 quoting reference number ttro844610S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 15th 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
How long will it take?
Planned start
22-May-2026
Estimated end
