Townsend - Temporary Closure To Pole Replacement And Reconductoring Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Ilminster
Temporary Closure of Townsend
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 Townsend- from the junction with Bay Hill, south-eastwards for a distance of 622 metres.
This Order will enable Network Plus and Adam C Taylor Ltd to carry out pole replacement and reconductoring works on behalf of National Grid.
The Order becomes effective on 24th July 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 30th July 2025 and last until 6th August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 8 days.
Visit https://one.network/?tm=143138395 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact National Grid on 01460 027 3064 quoting reference number ttro816813S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 24th July 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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