Somerton - Temporary Road Closure & Temporary 40mph Speed Limit Due To Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Various Roads, Somerton  in the Parish of The Charltons (Temporary Traffic Restrictions) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of June 2026 Somerset Council made the above Order in exercise of the provisions of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as previously advertised on the 4th day of June 2026, to introduce temporary traffic restrictions on the roads specified in the Schedules below. This Order will come into operation on the 18th day of June 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The Works are expected to commence on the 23rd day of June 2026 for one day (between 0800 hours and 1800 hours) to enable KN Circet working on behalf of Barr Engineering Services to carry out pole replacement works. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. Exemptions are provided in the Order for emergency vehicles. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO. Please visit www.one.network for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Barr Engineering Services by telephone on 07944 625140.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 18th June 2026

Schedule 1

Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles

Broadway, Somerton - From its junction with the A37 Fosse Way for a distance of 230 metres

Schedule 2

Temporary 40mph Speed Limit

A37 Fosse Way, Somerton - From its junction with Steart Lane in a northerly then easterly direction for a distance of 700 metres

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.