Lopen Road - Temporary Road Closure To Jetting Works
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parishes of Lopen and Hinton St. George
Temporary Closure of Lopen Road
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 Lopen Road - from the junction with Merriott Road, south-westwards for a total distance of 1288 metres.
This Order will enable Kier to carry out jetting works on behalf of Somerset Highways.
The Order becomes effective on 18th September 2025 and will remain in force for 18 months. The works are expected to commence on 23rd September 2025 and last until 23rd September 2025 between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 for a total of 9 hours.
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For information about the works being carried out contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting ttro734329S.
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 4th September 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 because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or b) of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.
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