Yeovil - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Excavation & Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Yeovil Temporary Closure of Footway Between Lime Tree Avenue And Yew Tree Park

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Lime Tree Avenue And Yew Tree Park- from outside property number 76 Lime Tree Avenue, south-eastwards for a total distance of 58 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out excavation and ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 5th June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 11th June 2026 and last until 13th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148907441 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Circet on 0800 085 9194 quoting tro606166S.

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.