Pole Rue - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Ducting & Cabling Works

Somerset Council Parish of Combe St. Nicholas Temporary Closure of Pole Rue

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: Pole Rue - from 57 metres north-west of the junction with Vicarage Hill, westwards for a total distance of 226 metres.

This Order will enable Proconect DMT to carry out ducting and cabling works on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 28th October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd November 2026 and last until 4th November 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151832758 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Proconect DMT on telephone number 0737 845 0428 quoting reference number ttro509530S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 14th October 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.