Ryburn Close Footpath, Taunton - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Installation of Ducting and Cables

Somerset Council

Parish of Taunton

Temporary Closure of Ryburn Close Footpath

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along Ryburn Close Footpath - from beside property number 20 Ryburn Close to outside property number 38 Ryburn Close. A total distance of 57 metres. This Order will enable DMT to install duct, toby boxes and cables on behalf of Avonline Networks..

The Order becomes effective on 10th July 2025 and will remain in force for six months. The works are expected to commence on 15th July 2025 and last until 19th July 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143064997 for further information.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Avonline Networks on 0333 000 5925 quoting reference number ttro015735W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 26th June 2025

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.