Polham Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Cover & Frame Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Somerton Temporary Closure of Polham 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: Polham Lane - from 140 metres south-west of the junction with Midas Court, south-eastwards for a distance of 59 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to replace or re-bed a manhole cover and frame.

The Order becomes effective on 4th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 9th June 2026 and last until 9th June 2026 between the hours of 09:00 - 16:00 for a total of 7 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148920621 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro134073S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 21st 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.