Pedwell Hill - Temporary Road Closure Due To Overhead Cabling Works

Somerset Council Parish of Ashcott Temporary Closure of Pedwell Hill

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: Pedwell Hill - from the junction with Taunton Road to the junction with Pedwell Lane. A total distance of 513 metres.

This Order will enable National Grid to carry out overhead cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 9th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 15th June 2026 and last until 19th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 19:00 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149625708 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Nation Grid Electricity Distribution on telephone number 0739 483 9430 quoting reference number ttro806269N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 26th 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.