Yeovil - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Openreach Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Yeovil Without Temporary Closure of Footway Between Mudford Road And Fairmead Road

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Mudford Road And Fairmead Road - from outside property number 1 Fairmead Road to outside property number 7 Fairmead Road. A total distance of 53 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 22nd May 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 26th May 2026 and last until 28th May 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148516785 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0784 279 4599 quoting reference number ttro923704S.

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.