Wood Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Fibre Cable Installation Works

Somerset Council Parish of Ashill Temporary Closure of Wood 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: Wood Road - from the junction with Old A358, southwards for a total distance of 741 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Internet to carry out fibre cable installation works.

The Order becomes effective on 5th August 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 10th August 2026 and last until 14th August 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150188587 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Wessex Internet on telephone number 0333 240 7997 quoting reference number ttro748811S.

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.