Newtown - Temporary Closure To Move Apparatus In Carriageway
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Milborne Port
Temporary Closure of Newtown
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 Newtown - from 108 metres south-east of the junction with Gainsborough, south-westwards for a total distance of 84 metres.
This Order will enable M Group Telecom to move apparatus in carriageway on behalf of Gigaclear.
The Order becomes effective on 14th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 21st August 2025 and last until 22nd August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 2 days.
Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143618202 for further information on the alternative route.
For information about the works being carried out contact Avonline on 0186 559 1131 quoting reference number ttro828563S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 31st 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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