Mark Road, Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Burnham Without and East Huntspill

Temporary Closure of Mark 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. Mark Road - from the junction with Church Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 1213 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement and cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 19th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th May 2026 and last until 29th May 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149050047 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 quoting reference number ttro115490N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th 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.