Stoke Road, Martock - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Martock

Temporary Closure of Stoke 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: Stoke Road - from the junction with Water Street, south-eastwards for a total distance of 1232 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th July 2026 and last until 25th July 2026 between the hours of 21:00 - 06:00 for a total of 5 nights. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149554811 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 ttro271198S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 1st July 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.