Moor Lane, South Petherton - Temporary Road Closure due to Connection Works

Somerset Council

Parish of South Petherton

Temporary Closure of Moor 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: Moor Lane - from the junction with Bridge Road to the junction with Harp Road. A total distance of 63 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out new connection works.

The Order becomes effective on 10th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 17th June 2026 and last until 17th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149129249 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro643537S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 27th 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.