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Newton Lane - Temporary Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Corfe
Temporary Closure of Newton Lane
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: Newton Lane - from the junction with Honiton Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 60 metres. This Order will enable Southwest Overhead Services Ltd to carry out pole replacement works on behalf of Openreach.
The Order becomes effective on 28th May 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and last until 2nd June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 2 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148594544 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro520098W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey Chief Executive
Dated: 28th 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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
1-Jun-2026
Estimated end
2-Jun-2026
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