Oxen Road, Crewkerne - Temporary Road Closure due to Openreach Cabling Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Crewkerne

Temporary Closure of Oxen 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: Oxen Road - from the junction with Court Barton to the junction with West Street. A total distance of 142 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.

The Order becomes effective on 25th November 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 30th November 2026 and last until 30th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB152198404 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro643568S.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 11th 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.