Somerset - Temporary Road Closure due to Fibre Installation Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Curry Mallet

Temporary Closure of Top 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: Top Road - from the junction with Staundle Lane to the junction with Pestlefield Lane. A total distance of 947 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Internet to carry out fibre installation works.

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 7th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149372276 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 ttro922477S.

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.