Parishes of Yeovil and Barwick and Stoford - Temporary Road Closure to carry out cabling works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Yeovil and Barwick and Stoford
Temporary Closure of Newton 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 Newton Road - from the junction with South Western Terrace, south-eastwards for a total distance of 222 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out cabling works.
The Order becomes effective on 11th July 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 16th July 2024 and last until 18th July 2024 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 3 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=138209077 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 ttro728887S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 27th June 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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