Pesters Lane - Temporary Road Closure Due To Utility Service Installation Works

Somerset Council Parish of Somerton Temporary Closure of Pesters 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: Pesters Lane -from the junction with Wessex Rise, north-westwards for a total distance of 72 metres. This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to lay new service.

The Order becomes effective on 2nd July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th July 2026 and last until 10th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149438475 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro083456S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 18th 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.