Taunton, Temporary Footway Closure Due To Duct Works

Somerset Council Temporary Closure of Footway Between Speke Close And Bindon Road, Taunton

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along Footway Between Speke Close And Bindon Road- from outside number 35 Francklin Close, southwards for a total distance of 44 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay new duct.

The Order becomes effective on 6th March 2025 and will remain in force for six months. The works are expected to commence on 10th March 2025 and last until 11th March 2025 between the hours of 09:30 -15:30 for a total of 2 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=141426419 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 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro772409W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 20th 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.