Closworth Road, Closworth - Temporary Road Closure due to Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Closworth

Temporary Closure of Closworth 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: Closworth Road - from the junction with Weston Lane to the junction with Dorchester Road. A total distance of 791 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out overhead electrical refurbishment and pole replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 22nd July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 27th July 2026 and last until 29th July 2026 between the hours of 09:00 - 16:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150280848 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0146 027 3089 quoting reference number tro107028S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 8th 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.