Footpath/Cycleway and Footpath - Temporary Closure

Somerset Council
Y 3/6 Footpath/Cycleway Between Preston Road and The Toose and Footpath Between Preston Road and The Toose, Yeovil
In the Parishes of Brympton and Yeovil (Temporary Closure of Footpath/Cycleway and Footpath) Order 2024

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under
Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will be to introduce the following temporary footpath/cycleway and footpath closures as specified in the Schedules below. This Order will come into operation on the 15th day of February 2024 and will remain in force for six months. The restrictions will only apply when indicated by traffic signs. The Works are expected to commence on the 19th day of February 2024 until the 29th day of March 2024 (between 08:00 hours and 17:00 hours) to enable Connect It Utilities Services to excavate the footpaths to enable electrical reinforcement works.

A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans can be examined at www.somerset. gov.uk/TRO. Please visit www.one.network 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 Connect It Utilities Services, by telephone on 01489 535600.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st February 2024

Schedule 1
Temporary Closure of Y 3/6 Footpath/Cycleway Y 3/6 Footpath/Cycleway Between Preston Road and The Toose, Yeovil – proceeding in a northerly direction from the Footpath Between Preston Road and The Toose to the rear of 41 Priory Glade.

Schedule 2
Temporary Closure of Footpath Between Preston Road and The Toose
Footpath Between Preston Road and The Toose, Yeovil – proceeding in an easterly direction from alongside 16a Sleight Close for its entire length.

Statement of reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.