Middle Road, Temporary Road Closure Due To Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Cossington

Temporary Closure of Middle Road

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 Middle Road - from the junction with Mowground Lane, eastwards for a total distance of 214 metres. This Order will enable Mike Ford Groundwork to install a cable duct for a private supply.

The Order becomes effective on 26th December 2023 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 6th January 2024 and last until 8th January 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 3 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=135793458 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 Mike Ford Groundwork on 07850 348 319 quoting reference number ttro528973N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 12th December 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.