Coal Orchard, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Gas Main Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Temporary Closure of Coal Orchard, Taunton

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 Coal Orchard - from the junction with St James Street, for its entirety. A total distance of 78 metres. This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to replace a gas main.

The Order becomes effective on 3rd October 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 7th October 2024 and last until 1st November 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 26 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=139207456 for further information on the alternative route.

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For information about the works being earned out please contact Wales & West Utilities on telephone number 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro311094W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 19th 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.