Higher Swell - Temporary Road Closure For Replace A Pole
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Fivehead
Temporary Closure of Higher Swell
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 Higher Swell - from 515 metres south of the junction with Langport Road, southwards for a total distance of 110 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to replace a pole.
The Order becomes effective on 8th February 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 12th February 2024 and last until 12th February 2024 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=136262093 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 Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro569284S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 25th January 2024
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.
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