Yeovil - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Yeovil Without Temporary Closure of Footway Between Mudford Road And Fairmead Road

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Mudford Road And Fairmead Road - from the junction with Fairmead Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 21 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 12th June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th June 2026 and last until 18th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149019753 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Greet on telephone number 0800 085 9194 quoting reference number ttro866896S.

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.