Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to phased fibre cable installation works

Somerset Council

Parishes of Muchelney and Huish Episcopi

Temporary Closure of Muchelney Road, Langport Road, Thorney Road and Thorney

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:

Muchelney Road - from the junction with Huish Bridge Road, incorporating Langport Road, to the junction with Law Lane and Thorney Road - from the junction with The Avenue, northwards incorporating Thorney, for a distance of 1286 metres. A total distance of 2827 metres.

This Order will enable Wessex Internet to carry out phased fibre cable installation works (as and when signed on site).

The Order becomes effective on 18th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd June 2026 and last until 3rd July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148637150 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Internet on telephone number 0333 240 7997 quoting reference number ttro331744S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 4th June 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.