Langport Road - Temporary Road Closure For Pole Replacement Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Huish Episcopi
Temporary Closure of Langport 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 Langport Road - from the junction with Portland Road to the junction with Wagg Drove. A total distance of 119 metres.
This Order will enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works.
The Order becomes effective on 15th May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months.
The works are expected to commence on 21st May 2025 and last until 21st May 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=142153716 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro311292S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 1st May 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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