Somerset - Temporary Road Closure Due To Overhead Cabling Works

Somerset Council Parish of West Monkton Temporary Closure of Church Hill and Quantock 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: Church Hill - from the junction with The Street to the junction with Burlinch Lane and Quantock Lane - from the junction with Burlinch Lane, north-westwards for a total distance of 934 metres. A total distance of 1758 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out overhead cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 4th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 10th June 2026 and last until 17th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 (Mondays - Fridays) for a total of 6 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149669729 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 ttro180523W(TD).

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.