Seavington St. Mary - Temporary Road Closure due to Earthworks

Somerset Council Parish of Seavington St. Mary Temporary Closure of Rooks Meade Lane and Easterdown Hill

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: Rooks Meade Lane - from the junction with Water Street, southwards incorporating Easterdown Hill, for a total distance of 184 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out earthworks on behalf of Somerset Council.

The Order becomes effective on 11th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th November 2026 and last until 20th November 2026 between the hours of 07:00 - 17:00 for a total of 5 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB151339928 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Council on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttr0074828S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 28th 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.