Somerset - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Openreach Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Yeovil Temporary Closure of Footway Between Lime Tree Avenue And Yew Tree Park

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Lime Tree Avenue And Yew Tree Park - from 9 metres west of the junction with Lime Tree Avenue, north-westwards for a total distance of 45 metres.

This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 21st May 2026 and last until 26th May 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 6 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148506452 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0781 441 0612 quoting reference number tro339420S.

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.