Fennington Lane and Pickney Lane, Temporary Road Closure Due To Pole Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Kingston St Mary

Temporary Closure of Fennington Lane and Pickney Lane

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: Fennington Lane - from the junction with Pickney Lane, northwards for a distance of 172 metres; and Pickney Lane - from the junction with Fennington Lane, south-eastwards for a distance of 127 metres. A total distance of 199 metres. This Order will enable Utility Services Ltd to replace a pole on behalf of Openreach.

The Order becomes effective on 12th October 2023 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 19th October 2023 and last until 19th October 2023 between the hours of 08:00 -16:00 for a total of 8 hours.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=134960211 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 Ltd on 01884 763 100 quoting reference number ttro002831W.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 28th September 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.