Somerset County Council

District of Sedgemoor Parish of Westonzoyland Temporary Closure of Ruggs Drove

Somerset County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Ruggs Drove - from the junction with Stones Lane southeastwards for a total distance of 260 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out works to replace BT poles. The Order becomes effective on 6th December 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 16th December 2022 for one day between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 1 day. 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 Utility Services on telephone number 01884 763 100 quoting reference number ttro723430SE.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive Dated: 6th December 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.