Roman Road, Temporary Road Closure Due To Water Works

Somerset Council Temporary Closure of Roman Road, Taunton

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 Roman Road - from the junction with Outer Circle to the junction with Inner Circle. A total distance of 65 metres. This Order will enable Wessex Water to carry out supply separation works.

The Order becomes effective on 15th August 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 19th August 2024 and last until 23rd August 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=13898587G 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 Wessex Water on telephone number 0345 600 4600 quoting reference number ttro295700W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 15th August 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.