Yeovil - Temporary Road Closure Due To Openreach Duct Laying Works

Somerset Council Parish of Yeovil Without Temporary Closure of Gainsborough Way

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: Gainsborough Way - from outside number 55 to outside number 19 Gainsborough Way. A total distance of 55 metres.

This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct.

The Order becomes effective on 19th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 23rd June 2026 and last until 25th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149137136 for further information.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro014625S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 5th June 2026

a) Statement of Reasons for making the Order 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.