Queens Drive, Taunton - Temporary Road Closure due to Duct Laying Works by Openreach

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 the junction with Batts Park, westwards for a total distance of 92 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct.

The Order becomes effective on 21st August 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 29th August 2025 and last until 29th August 2025 between the hours of 09:00 - 17:00 for a total of 8 hours. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143721574 for further information.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on telephone number 0350 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro743724W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 7th August 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.