Crewkerne - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of West Crewkerne Temporary Closure of Roundham Straight

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: Roundham Straight - from 183 metres north-west of the junction with Cathole Bridge Road, north-westwards for a total distance of 26 metres. This Order will enable Southwest Overhead Services Ltd to replace a pole on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 23rd September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 4th October 2026 and last until 4th October 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 13:30 for a total of 4 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151225074 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0797 114 2611 quoting reference number ttro788642S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th 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.