Main Street, Barrington - Temporary Road Closure due to Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Barrington

Temporary Closure of Main 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: Main Street - from the junction with Copse Shute Lane to the junction with Gibbs Lane. A total distance of 306 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 18th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 23rd November 2026 and last until 23rd November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB152097143 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro426582S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 4th November 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.