Silver Street - Temporary Road Closure for Openreach Service Connection Works

Somerset Council Parish of Misterton Temporary Closure of Silver Street

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: Silver Street - from the junction with Mill Lane to the junction with Turnpike Cross To Silver Street. A total distance of 262 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to provide service to customer.

The Order becomes effective on 16th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 25th September 2026 and last until 25th September 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151084788 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 ttro906396S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 2nd September 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.