Whitnell Lane, Fiddington - Temporary Road Closure due to Drainage Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Fiddington

Temporary Closure of Whitnell Lane

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 Whitnell Lane - from 225 metres north-east of the junction with Cannington Road, north-west for a total distance of 34 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out drainage works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

The Order becomes effective on 8th October 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 14th October 2024 and last until 18th October 2024 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 5 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=140196121 for further information on the alternative route.

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For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro779581N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 24th 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.