Vellow Road, Stogumber - Temporary Road Closure due to Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Stogumber

Temporary Closure of Vellow Road

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: Vellow Road - from 81 metres north of the junction with High Street, northwards for a total distance of 123 metres.

This Order will enable Southwest Overhead Services Ltd to carry out pole replacement works on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 25th June 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and last until 3rd July 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149022726 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro440802W(WS).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 11th 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.