Ham Hill - Temporary Road Closure Due To Telecoms Poling Works

Somerset Council Parish of 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 Springers Hill, south-westwards for a total distance of 237 metres. This Order will enable Morrison Telecom Services Ltd to carry out poling 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 18th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 10 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149176426 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Barr Engineering Services on telephone number 0794 462 5140 quoting reference number tro254714E.

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.