Polham Lane - Temporary Closure
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Somerton Temporary Closure of Polham Lane
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Polham Lane - from 233 metres east of the junction with Sutton Road, eastwards for a total distance of 25 metres. This Order will enable Network Rail to carry out bridge inspection.
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 13th February 2024 between the hours of 21:00 - 05:00 for a total of 1 night.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=136070042 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 GMT on telephone number 0178 723 7509 quoting reference number ttro080216S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 8th 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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