Somerton Road - Temporary Closure For Wales & West Utilities To Replace Gas Main
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of High Ham and Huish Episcopi Temporary Closure of Somerton Road
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 Somerton Road - from the junction with Picts Hill Road to the Bartletts Elm Roundabout, east to west only. A total distance of 632 metres. There will be a one way system in place 24 hours per day road closed east to west only (Traffic can travel out of Langport towards Somerton Only). Traffic heading into Langport will be advised to follow the signed diversion route. This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to replace gas main. The Order becomes effective on 12th September 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 9th September 2024 and last until 4th October 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 26 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=139047026 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 Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro336535S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 12th September 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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