Whitestaunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Whitestaunton Temporary Closure of Howley 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: Howley Road - from the junction with Southay Lane, eastwards for a total distance of 510 metres. This Order will enable Circet UK to replace a pole on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 16th September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 5th October 2026 and last until 6th October 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 2 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150750941 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet UK on telephone number 0800 085 9194 quoting reference number ttro896537S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 16th 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.