Long Lane - Temporary Road Closure For Earthworks
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Wanstrow
Temporary Closure of Long 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 Long Lane - from the junction with Lower Lane to the junction with Chovel Lane. A total distance of 1171 metres.
This Order will enable Kier to carry out earthworks on behalf of Somerset Highways.
The Order becomes effective on 1st May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months.
The works are expected to commence on 5th May 2025 and last until 16th May 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 12 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142543192 for further information on the alternative route.
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For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro497573E.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 17th 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.
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