Wayford - Temporary Road Closure Due To Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parishes of West Crewkerne and Wayford Temporary Closure of Wayford Hill

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Wayford Hill - from the junction with Clapton Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 88 metres. This Order will enable National Grid to carry out pole replacement works.

The Order becomes effective on 29th July 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and last until 4th August 2026 between the hours of 9:00 - 15:30 for a total of 2 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149720711 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact National Grid on telephone number 0800 678 3105 quoting reference number ttro045344S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 29th 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.