Ham Hill - Temporary Road Closure for Openreach Works

Somerset Council Parishes of Leigh-on-Mendip and Coleford Temporary Closure of Ham 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: Ham Hill - from the junction with Marsh Lane, north-eastwards for a total distance of 315 metres. This Order will enable Proconect to carry out ducting and cabling works on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 12th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 18th June 2026 and last until 24th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 7 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149298484 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Proconect on telephone number 0737 845 0428 quoting reference number ttro125981E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 29th 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.