Somerset - Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parishes of Whitestaunton and Wambrook Temporary Closure of Crawley Cutting

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: Crawley Cutting - from the junction with Shells Lane, south-westwards for a total distance of 845 metres. This Order will enable Southwest Overhead Services Ltd to carry out pole replacement works on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 5th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th August 2026 and last until 16th August 2026 between the hours of 9:00 - 15:30 for a total of 6.5 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150083201 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet TM on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro174044S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 22nd 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.