Kingston Road - Temporary Road Closure due to Gas Mains Replacement

Somerset Council

Parishes of Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton and Kingston St Mary

Temporary Closure of Kingston 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 Kingston Road - from the junction with Corkscrew Lane to the junction with Greenway. A total distance of 3047 metres. This Order will enable Wales & West Utilities to replace gas mains.

The Order becomes effective on 24th April 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 28th April 2025 and last until 24th September 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 150 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142282065 for further information on the alternative route.

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For information about the works being carried out please contact Wales & West Utilities on 0800 912 2999 quoting reference number ttro949172W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 10th April 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.