Hammer Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To New Electricity Supply Works

Somerset Council Parish of Hemington Temporary Closure of Hammer 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: Hammer Lane - from the junction with Row Lane, southwards for a total distance of 21 metres. This Order will enable Network Plus to carry new supply works on behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.

The Order becomes effective on 5th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 8th June 2026 and last until 12th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148946421 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks on telephone number 0734 202 8029 quoting reference number ttro915971E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 22nd 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.