Broadlands Rise, Temporary Road Closure Due To Duct Laying Works

Somerset Council Parish of Taunton Temporary Closure of Broadlands Rise

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 Broadlands Rise - from the junction with Broadlands Way, southwards for a total distance of 51 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out new duct laying works.

The Order becomes effective on 28th August 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and last until 3rd September 2025 between the hours of 09:30 -15:30 for a total of 3 days. 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=143645716 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792 quoting reference number ttro771909W(TD).

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 14th 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.