Huntworth Business Park, Temporary Closure Due To Construction Works

Somerset Council Parish of North Petherton Temporary Closure of Huntworth Business Park (Layby)

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 Huntworth Business Park (Layby) - off from the main Huntworth Business Park Road, for its entirety, a total distance of 23 metres. This Order will enable Somerset Council - Small Improvement Scheme, to use layby as a compound area during the construction of footpath between Huntworth Business Park and Marsh Lane. The Order becomes effective on 2nd January 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 8th January 2024 and last until 16th February 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 40 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=136190263 for further information. 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 Somerset Council on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro371284N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th 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.