Petherton Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Openreach Gully Works

Somerset Council Parish of North Petherton Temporary Closure of Petherton 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: Petherton Road - from the junction with Church Road to the junction with Cherry Tree Close. A total distance of 265 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out gully works and access a joint box.

The Order becomes effective on 7th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 15th July 2026 and last until 15th July 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149931896 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro989940N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 23rd 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.