Stogumber - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Stogumber

Temporary Closure of Sheepstealing Lane

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: Sheepstealing Lane - from the 128 metres north-east of the junction with Sheepstealing Lane To Willet Lodge, north-eastwards for a total distance of 52 metres.

This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 18th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 25th June 2026 and last until 29th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 (Mondays - Fridays only) for a total of 3 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149244849 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet UK Ltd on telephone number 0800 085 9194 quoting reference number ttro802835W(WS).

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.