Yarford Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Kingston St. Mary Temporary Closure of Yarford 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: Yarford Road - from 137 metres north-west of the western junction with Kestercombe Lane Yarford, north-westwards for a total distance of 53 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out pole replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 2nd July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 7th July 2026 and last until 10th July 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 4 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149273554 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0754 416 2456 quoting reference number ttro290106W(TD).

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.