Holway Road, Temporary Road Closure due to Telegraph Pole Renewal Works

Somerset County Council

District of Somerset West and Taunton

Temporary Closure of Holway Road, Taunton

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 Holway Road - from the junction with Hollway Hill westwards.and Wordsworth Drive eastwards for a total distance of 199 metres closing both carriageways.

This Order will enable Utility Services to relpace BT poles. The Order becomes effective on 9th February 2023 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 13th February 2023 and last until 13th February 2023 between the hours of 08:00-16:00 for a total of 1 day.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=131649524 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 0188 476 3100 quoting reference number ttro312754TD.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th February 2023

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.