Queens Drive, Temporary Road Closure Due To Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Queens Drive

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 Queens Drive - from 43 metres south-east of the junction with Trull Road, south-eastwards for a total distance of 69 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 14th August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 20th August 2025 and last until 20th August 2025 between the hours of 08:00 -17:00 for a total of 9 hours. There is no alternative route for this closure.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143549204 for further information. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro883176W(TD).

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.