Priddy Mill Drove - Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Priddy Temporary Closure of Priddy Mill Drove

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: Priddy Mill Drove - from the junction with Yoxter Road to the junction with Plummers Lane. A total distance of 2383 metres. This Order will enable Barr Engineering Services Ltd to replace a pole on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 22nd May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th May 2026 and last until 28th May 2026 between the hours of 08:30 - 18:00 for a total of 9.5 hours.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148120305 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0800 085 9194 quoting reference number ttro919407E.

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.