Merriott Road, Hinton St. George - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Reinstatement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Hinton St. George

Temporary Closure of Merriott 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: Merriott Road - from the junction with South Street, eastwards for a total distance of 413 metres. This Order will enable Hawk Construction & Utilities Ltd to replace defective reinstatement on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 8th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 13th July 2026 and last until 15th July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149413545 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Hawk Construction & Utilities Ltd on telephone number 0749 570 2522 quoting reference number ttro799495S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 24th 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.