Somerset County Council District of Somerset West and Taunton
Parish of Bishop's Hull Temporary Closure of Upcott Road and Barr Lane

Somerset County 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: Upcott Road - 70 metres north west of the junction with Barr Lane, southwards for a distance of 138 metres; and Barr Lane - from the junction with Upcott Road, north eastwards for a distance of 37 metres. A total distance of 175 metres. This Order will enable Western Power Distribution to change a pole and reconductor. The Order becomes effective on 13th October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 17th October 2022 and last until 18th October 2022 between the hours of 09:00 -17:00 for a total of 2 days. Please visit

for further information on the alternative route. Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with One.Network. For information about the works being carried out please contact Western Power Distribution on 01823 348604 quoting reference number ttro308365TD.
Paula Hewitt, Interim Chief Executive Dated: 29th September 2022 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.