Barton Road - Temporary Road Closure For Fibre Optic Network Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Butleigh
Temporary Closure of Barton 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 Barton Road - from the junction with Sub Road to the junction with Harepits Lane. A total distance of 441 metres.
This Order will enable Gigaclear to carry out excavation works to build chamber on fibre optic network.
The Order becomes effective on 15th February 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 19th February 2024 and last until 23rd February 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=136485355 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 Gigaclear on telephone number 0845 303 8615 quoting reference number ttro451813E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st February 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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