Staple Fitzpaine Road - Temporary Road Closure for Pole Replacement Works

Somerset Council

Parish of Orchard Portman

Temporary Closure of Staple Fitzpaine 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 Staple Fitzpaine Road - from the junction with Thurlbear Road, south-eastwards for a total distance of 1191 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to replace a pole.

The Order becomes effective on 27th February 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 4th March 2025 and last until 4th March 2025 between the hours of 08:30 - 15:30 for a total of 7 hours.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=141220151 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 ttro022124W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 13th February 2025

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.