Manor Road, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Poling Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Temporary Closure of Manor Road, Taunton
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 Manor Road - from the junction with Whitmore Lane, westwards for a total distance of 331 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out poling works.
The Order becomes effective on 15th May 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th May 2025 and last until 20th May 2025 between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 for a total of 6 hours. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=141896128 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting ttro407952W(TD).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.
How long will it take?
Planned start
20-May-2025
Estimated end
20-May-2025
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