Woolavington - Temporary Road Closure Due To Jointing & Drilling Works

Somerset Council Parish of Woolavington Temporary Closure of Higher 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: Higher Road - from outside property number 2 Higher Road, south-eastwards for a total distance of 32 metres,

This Order will enable ZIM8 Communications Ltd to carry out jointing and drilling works on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 14th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 21st July 2026 and last until 23rd July 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149326210 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro763878N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 30th 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.