Upper High Street And North Street - Temporary Closure For Local Drainage Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Castle Cary Temporary Closure of Upper High Street and North Street
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along: Upper High Street - from the junction with Ansford Road to the junction with Chapel Close; and North Street - from the junction with Chapel Close, eastwards for a distance of 140 metres. A total distance of 234 metres. This Order will enable Kier to carry out local drainage works on behalf of Somerset Highways.
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 30th May 2025 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 33 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142561524 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 Somerset Highways on telephone number 0300 123 2224 quoting reference number ttro311448S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 24th 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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