Merryfield Lane and Farrington Lane - Temporary Road Closure For Install Underground Fibre Cables
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Doulting
Temporary Closure of Merryfield Lane and Farrington 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: Merryfield Lane - from the junction with Cranmore Road, southwards for a distance of 207 metres; and Farrington Lane - from the junction with Cranmore Road, northwards for a distance of 171 metres. A total distance of 378 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to install underground fibre cables.
The Order becomes effective on 16th May 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 20th May 2024 and last until 22nd May 2024 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 3 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=137415269 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 on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro315238E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 16th May 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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